China A-Shares diversifying emerging markets investment universe, but with higher volatility

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The inclusion of China A-Shares in major indices will materially increase investment opportunities for active fund managers, according to Zenith. China A-Shares are a class of stocks listed on two... Read more continue reading

Superannuation death benefits are a minefield and arguably in need of simplification and reform

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It’s a fair question to ask: What happens to a family if there is not an estate plan in place and change/tragedy occurs? Who has control? Quite simply, your family’s... Read more continue reading

Dividends to rise to record this year

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While Australian share prices fell over the past year[1], many investors are unaware that that total dividends increased almost 8% in dollar terms from calendar 2017, according to Plato Investment... Read more continue reading

Volatility the new normal as super returns take a hit

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Super members suffered sharp declines in December 2018, pushing many into negative territory for the year, with the likelihood of further losses over coming months as market volatility and political... Read more continue reading

Picking superannuation winners is a ‘political’ solution that disregards best interest of Australians and economy

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The recently released Productivity Commission review of the Australian superannuation industry was written to address political issues with a total disregard for the best interest of members in superannuation funds.... Read more continue reading

The cost of care – part 3 – the cost of heart and artery

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In analysing common methodologies used across the life insurance advice sector, we were able to identify a missing link that could help advice be more tailored and personalised. The Cost... Read more continue reading

First-home buyer numbers surge

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Housing finance Number of home loans: The number of loans (commitments) by home owners (owner-occupiers) fell by 0.9 per cent in November after rising by 2.1 per cent in October (the... Read more continue reading

CIO Insights: Bonds perform for portfolios in the final quarter of 2018

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In 2018, many Australian investors missed a cornerstone defensive allocation that diversified risk when the rest of portfolios struggled. According to Bloomberg, major global equity markets returned -6% to -25%, global... Read more continue reading

Get your paperwork in order for 2019 and your family will thank you

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The annual new year clean out and declutter is well under way – and Australia’s leading specialist trustee company Equity Trustees is recommending that everyone includes a tidy-up of some... Read more continue reading

Australian ETF market grows amid challenging investment environment

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Australians have over $40 billion of their savings invested in exchange traded funds (ETFs) according to the latest figures released by the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX). While volatile markets resulted... Read more continue reading