2019-20 saw poor returns – but it could have been much worse

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Key points 2019-20 saw a rough ride for investors as coronavirus hit resulting in small losses for well diversified investors. Key lessons for investors from the last financial year were... Read more continue reading

RBA continues to eschew a negative rates policy

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While acknowledging the severe damage to the economy from the COVID-19 crisis and the now elevated potential risks of ‘second wave’ COVID-19 infections, the Governor and RBA Board continue to... Read more continue reading

In a bind? Traps in binder agreements

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Binder agreements are regularly entered into by insurance agents or brokers who are seeking to offer insurance on behalf of the insurer. A party that holds a binder will perform... Read more continue reading

Bell Global Emerging Companies Fund added to IOOF’s ESG model portfolio

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Global equities boutique manager Bell Asset Management today announced that its Bell Global Emerging Companies Fund (the Fund) has been added to IOOF’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) model portfolio.... Read more continue reading

Investors seeking better rates of return from fixed income

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As investors seek alternative sources of yield, many are recognising that investing in directly originated private loans to Australian companies can generate an important source of alternative income. In response... Read more continue reading

Podcast 7: Sting in the tale

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Is the RBA too concerned with front end rates that are aimed at helping the banking sector at the expense of the taxpayer who, ultimately, will be picking up the... Read more continue reading

Super fund recovery brings FY20 returns back from the brink

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A strong June quarter has seen super funds recover from the depths of the COVID-19 crisis in March, however results for the 2020 financial year will fall shy of a... Read more continue reading

Surviving the dividend drought

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Introduction The Australian market declined sharply from the 20 February high of 7,160 to the 23 March low of 4,536, and has since recovered to over 6,000 at the time... Read more continue reading

COVID-19: implications for those nearing or in retirement

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Talk of a recession and underlying unemployment continuing to head north of the 7.1% official rate won’t be allaying the feelings of uncertainty we’re all feeling at the moment, including... Read more continue reading

Costly self-managed super funds? Are they right for me?

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It has been a heated month in self-managed super fund (SMSF) land. The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) started the ball rolling with a fact sheet that stated SMSF... Read more continue reading