Super splitting is more than agreement between the parties

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When the Family Court orders are finalised, the parties might think that it’s all over, but when it comes to super-splitting there’s considerably more to do. With one in three... Read more continue reading

In search of the bottom in the Covid-19 crisis

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In this unprecedented time of high uncertainty from a sanitary and economic perspective, the different drivers at play are moving in different directions. These forces make the exercise of GDP... Read more continue reading

Views on COVID-19 – mounting concerns around credit triggered a cascade of indiscriminate selling in equity markets

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“Investors began 2020 with high hopes for strengthening global growth, but soon expectations for returns were dashed by overextended valuations and pockets of geopolitical risk. They began to re-evaluate risk,... Read more continue reading

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