ASIC proposes to ban unsolicited telephone sales of life insurance and consumer credit insurance

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ASIC is inviting feedback on its proposal to ban unsolicited telephone sales of direct life insurance and consumer credit insurance (CCI). Such a ban would prevent the sale of complex... Read more continue reading

Where profits come from, and the vulnerabilities in Australian corporate earnings

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Key points Equity investors rejoiced in June as the Fed signaled it may cut interest rates – but interest rates do not drive long run equity performance. Profits do. While... Read more continue reading

SMSF establishment at a 10 year low while unmet advice needs continue to grow

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The annual rate of Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) establishment has slowed, with just over 20,000 SMSFs being set up in the first quarter of 2019, down from the 40,000 established... Read more continue reading

Can grandparents protect their grandkids’ inheritance?

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If their kids don’t get on with one of the grandkids maybe the grandparents should act to protect that grandchild’s inheritance. Being an estate planning lawyer means very often having... Read more continue reading

Estate planning and insurance

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Improving the financial outlook for the family is the key driver for most Australians, yet many fail to fortify that legacy through sound estate planning and adequate insurance. In this... Read more continue reading

A conservative government, falling interest rates, and new APRA lending guidelines; what now for residential property?

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The RBA recently cut its official interest rate by 25 basis points to a record low of 1.25%. Along with the recent win by the conservative government (that campaigned on... Read more continue reading

Strong returns for Australian investors in responsible & ethical funds

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Responsible investment funds are continuing to outperform most mainstream Australian and international funds, according to the latest Benchmark Report issued by the Responsible Investment Association of Australasia (RIAA). With data... Read more continue reading

Retirees should review their income strategy in light of second rate cut

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Australia’s 3.8 million retirees should review their income generating investment strategy in light of the RBA’s second rate cut decision yesterday, according to Australian funds manager Plato Investment Management (Plato).... Read more continue reading

OnePath makes underwriting even better

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OnePath continues to invest in its inhouse underwriting engine to ensure its efficient and easy-to-use for advisers and their clients. Since its launch in November, more than 70 enhancements have... Read more continue reading

Back from the brink

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While the US is ‘back from the brink’ and markets have returned to positive territory in 2019, this cycle is well into its late innings. As discussed in this article... Read more continue reading