Government needs to refine super access — fast

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The Government is getting most things right. But no one is perfect in the face of a crisis. For some of the most vulnerable people in society the Government’s message... Read more continue reading

Podcast 3: The Rate Debate Special Edition

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In response to the coronavirus epidemic, the RBA cut the cash rate on 19 March to 0.25% and announced a number of QE measures. In the long run, will the... Read more continue reading

Market fragility reminds us why risk is so important in super

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History has taught us that share market falls are inevitable. What is harder to predict is when they’ll occur. 9/11, the dot-com bubble and, more recently, the GFC, triggered significant... Read more continue reading

5,000 reasons why you should trust your Mortgage Broker

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Mortgage brokers must meet the best interests duty from 1 July 2020 or risk a fine of 5,000 penalty units or $1.05 million.This means you must show you have your... Read more continue reading

Picking winners

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During a recent national roadshow, Nick Griffin, CIO of Munro Partners, explained that when it comes to investing, there are always lots of losers and just a few winners. This... Read more continue reading

Risky business – Australia’s underinsurance problem

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Although it’s well documented that many Australians are not insured, particularly when it comes to covering life and traumatic events, the 2019-2020 summer has brutally highlighted the underinsurance problem –... Read more continue reading

Gold continues to provide security for investors

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Gold prices and safe haven assets have skyrocketed in the face of the global economic sell-off. ETF Securities argues that gold, specifically, still remains highly relevant for investors, despite the... Read more continue reading

Family home a legitimate source of retirement funding

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Retirees are too often left struggling with their finances without the help and guidance they need, according to one of WA’s leading institutional investors. Chief Investment Officer Chris West says... Read more continue reading

Overcoming Asian reluctance to estate planning

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Migrants or permanent residents in Australia who have backgrounds from Asia are often very averse to discussing estate planning.  There are a number of time-honoured cultural reasons for that, but... Read more continue reading

Defensive assets centre stage in times of turmoil

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The current outbreak of a new virus, COVID-19, has understandably spooked markets, investors and governments. According to Nick Langley, Co-Founder and Senior Portfolio Manager at RARE Infrastructure, in any time... Read more continue reading