Superannuation proceeds trust: excepted income changes

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The recent Tax Act amendment on excepted income of testamentary trust distributions may potentially affect superannuation proceeds trusts (“SPT”) that are structured as testamentary trusts.  The amendment is an integrity... Read more continue reading

Institutional investors accelerate use of Fixed Income ETFs, driving record growth

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Global fixed income exchange-traded funds (ETFs) grew 30% in the past twelve months, driven by increased investor appetite for liquid, transparent, and efficient access to the bond market. Fixed income... Read more continue reading

Second quarter EM debt rebound presents selective opportunities for investors

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The second quarter represented a dramatic rebound for financial markets, including Emerging Markets (EM), after the severe sell-off in March. COVID-19 continues to pose a generational challenge to the lives... Read more continue reading

Life Insurance 2030 – the products of the future

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Introduction Competitive forces within the Australian life insurance market have long underpinned a strong culture of innovation amongst insurers. Recognising an imperative to improve the way customers and financial advisers... Read more continue reading

Seamless SMSF appoints former Deloitte Partner

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SMSF administration and audit firm Seamless SMSF has hired former Deloitte Partner and Engage Super Audits CEO and founder Jo Hurley (Jo Heighway) to bolster its sales team. Ms Hurley... Read more continue reading

Global small caps – An underappreciated and underutilised alpha sleeve

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Many investors and advisers recognise that a diversified portfolio should include an allocation to equities across the market capitalisation spectrum. This allows investors to capture the “small-cap premium” which has... Read more continue reading

Why every property investor needs a Testamentary Trust Will

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Whether you just own your own home, or you have an expansive investment property portfolio, you need to have a Testamentary Trust Will. A Testamentary Trust Will is simply a... Read more continue reading

Australian Ethical among top performing super funds in Australia

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Australia’s original ethical investment manager Australian Ethical (ASX: AEF) has continued its track record of delivering market-leading financial returns for its members with positive impact for the planet. According to... Read more continue reading

The attractors and detractors of FY 20 – a year of lockdowns and zoom meetings

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FY20 will be remembered for lockdowns, Zoom meetings, and the fastest bear market in history driven by the global COVID-19 pandemic. For the 12 months to June 30 the ASX200... Read more continue reading

The Long and The Short #1 – The yield hunt

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With winter in full swing, investors are going on a yield hunt. Central banks are increasingly controlling volumes and prices as they attempt to set the shape of yield curves.... Read more continue reading