R*E*S*P*E*C*T: find out what it means for your Will

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The recent case involving the estate of American soul music legend Aretha Franklin highlights the importance of ensuring all family members–especially the sick and elderly–are aware of the details of... Read more continue reading

Are advisers ready to satisfy clients’ advice needs?

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Advice businesses are undergoing transformation, and it is increasingly important for advisers to focus on meeting the strategic advice needs of clients. ASIC’s recent survey[1] on what Australians want financial... Read more continue reading

Circumventing ‘flat earth’ market thinking

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GSFM recently hosted fixed income specialists Payden & Rygel, who addressed advisers around the country. The presentation took a different view to the general bond market approach; instead it looked... Read more continue reading

Is it possible to admit your child as a member to your SMSF?

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Bob and Barbara have recently established an SMSF with a corporate trustee and want their 17-year-old son, Ben, to join their SMSF.  Can Ben join? We often get asked by... Read more continue reading

Local Government Super identified as global leader in ESG investment

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Local Government Super (LGS) has announced that it has been identified by the world’s leading independent proponent of responsible investment, the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI), as being... Read more continue reading

30 September LEI deadline looms for SMSFs

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With no further extension of relief by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) in sight, the 30 September deadline for legal entities, including self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs), to obtain... Read more continue reading

History tells retirees to protect equities – 10 major market falls in 27 years

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No one can predict the stock market, but history shows risk can and does erode retiree capital. Be they called “corrections, downturns or crashes”, the impact on capital can be... Read more continue reading

Superannuation funds plan to boost offshore allocations

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Australian superannuation funds plan to ramp up their allocations to international assets as they seek to diversify investments and boost returns, according to a NAB survey published last week. The NAB... Read more continue reading

Retiring super fund members can’t wait for Government’s timetable

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Superannuation funds need to get on the front foot and respond to the strategic challenge of developing good retirement solutions now, says global implementation specialist manager Parametric CIO Paul Bouchey.... Read more continue reading

Portfolio governance frameworks

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Financial advice practices face a myriad of decisions every day. One of the more important decisions is whether to insource or outsource portfolio construction at a financial planning practice level.... Read more continue reading