Super funds close to recouping losses, but pandemic risks remain

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Super funds have started the new financial year with some positive momentum but face a period of stark uncertainty as Australian cases of COVID-19 rise and Victoria enters harsher lockdown... Read more continue reading

Conviction edges up for emerging-market credit

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Emerging-market (EM) debt rebounded strongly in the second quarter across hard currency sovereign and corporate credit as well as local-currency debt. Bradford Godfrey, Institutional Portfolio Manager Director of Alternative &... Read more continue reading

Five traps for SMSFs buying off-the-plan

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John and Mary are looking to acquire an off-the-plan property through their SMSF. They need to consider the five following points. 1. Purchaser named on the contract It is important... Read more continue reading

Fidelity International achieves top scores in PRI’s annual assessment 

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For the third year in a row, Fidelity International has achieved top ratings across every assessed category in Principles for Responsible Investment’s (PRI) annual assessment. PRI rated Fidelity International A+... Read more continue reading

Podcast 8: Is Australia ready for more monetary stimulus?

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With Aussie bonds in high demand across the world, a growing demand for a more aggressive fiscal response from the Australian government, and a rise in COVID-19 cases in Victoria... Read more continue reading

Robeco and RobecoSAM awarded highest scores in 2020 PRI assessment

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Robeco and RobecoSAM have received the highest possible scores (A+) from the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) for all assessed modules for sustainable investing. Robeco and RobecoSAM received A+ scores... Read more continue reading

Good insurance advice helps in your time of need

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A good Financial Adviser will devise a strategy that will protect you when you need help. Personal insurances recommended correctly will protect your most valuable asset – you and your... Read more continue reading

Women are faced with new retirement realities since Coronavirus hit

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Australians are feeling less confident about their retirement in a post Coronavirus world and think they might be forced to delay retirement and work longer than expected, according to new... Read more continue reading

Equity Trustees appointed super trustee for HUB24

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EQT Holdings Ltd (ASX: EQT) (Equity Trustees) has announced its appointment as the trustee for the HUB24 Super Fund, part of HUB24’s investment and superannuation platform. As part of one... Read more continue reading

GOLD ETF hits $2 billion as prices hit new records

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In times of trouble, investors tend to turn to gold. That truism is being played out before our eyes again this year amid a global pandemic, a global recession and,... Read more continue reading