Brace yourselves: A claim against your Will is coming

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It seems that along with dragons and Westeros, the idea that a person has substantial discretion in how to gift their estate on their death is a myth. Those left... Read more continue reading

AFI bond managers strongly positioned to navigate unchartered territory

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In an environment where macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties have weighed heavily on investor sentiment, Australian Fixed Interest (AFI) bond managers have continued to demonstrate their resilience and produce strong risk-adjusted... Read more continue reading

Changes to Pensioners Loan Scheme set to boost retiree bank balances

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Federal government changes to the Pensioners Loan Scheme allowing retirees to boost their income through a reverse mortgage on the family home are about to come into effect in the... Read more continue reading

The nine most important things I have learned about investing over the past 35 years

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My nine most important lessons from investing over the past 35 years are that: there is always a cycle; the crowd gets it wrong at extremes; what you pay for... Read more continue reading

Integrity Life urges Australians to check their life insurance cover ahead of July 1 super changes

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Australian life insurer, Integrity Life, is urging Australians to check their life insurance cover inside superannuation before the enforcement of new laws on 1 July 2019. As part of the... Read more continue reading

Pengana WHEB sustainable investing report shows positive impact of investments

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Pengana Capital Group Limited (ASX: PCG) has released the latest Pengana WHEB Sustainable Investing Impact Report ‘Prosperity with Purpose’, which quantifies the positive impact associated with investing in companies that... Read more continue reading

TAL launches Health Sense Plus program

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TAL, a leading Australian life insurance specialist, yesterday announced the launch of Health Sense Plus – a program that rewards Australians who embrace preventative health by providing discounts on their... Read more continue reading

SQM Research releases its 2019 Australian Mortgage Trusts Sector Review

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As part of its annual domestic mortgage trust sector review, SQM Research has released a sector report covering 12 recognised Australian Mortgage Trusts. Managing Director of SQM Research, Louis Christopher... Read more continue reading

Ethics and self-managed super funds

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Since the official introduction of self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) in 1999, they have become a significant part of Australia’s $2.6 trillion[1] superannuation sector. At the end of 2018, with assets... Read more continue reading

Tax refunds go begging and building wealth through super or gearing

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Australian taxpayers need to be preparing for the upcoming End of Financial Year period now if they are to maximise their tax planning strategies and receive an optimal tax refund... Read more continue reading