Can you really disentitle a person from your Will?

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Does violence towards the deceased end the relative’s chances of a successful claim against the Will? It doesn’t matter what sort of ‘family’ unit you have – nuclear, blended or... Read more continue reading

Australian ETF industry breaks $40 billion barrier: BetaShares August 2018 Australian ETF Review

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Australia’s ETF industry has reached a new record high of $41.5 billion in funds under management (FUM) after an impressive month of growth, according to the BetaShares Australian ETF Review –... Read more continue reading

Limited capacity clients and their estate plans

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Advisers can face many challenges when working with clients who they believe may have limited capacity. What does it mean to be mentally/legally incapable? What is the test that is... Read more continue reading

So, what happens when your interest-only loan expires?

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Borrowers need to be ready for the cash flow effects of moving from interest-only loans to generally higher repayments on principal & interest loans. Omniwealth Finance suggests that borrowers work... Read more continue reading

Australia ranked 6th globally for retirement outcomes in 2018 Natixis Global Retirement Index

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Australian retirees’ wellbeing is again ranked 6th in the world for the third year running, according to new research from Natixis Investment Managers. Australia’s ranking is largely attributed to an... Read more continue reading

Reporting season dominated by cost pressures and high P/E- What does this mean for investors?

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The current Australian reporting season has largely overlooked the fundamentals, instead rewarding stocks with high P/E ratios regardless of lackluster earnings, according to the active equity specialist Martin Currie, an affiliate of... Read more continue reading

June Quarter shows declining housing affordability – Better news for renters

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The June quarter edition of the Adelaide Bank/Real Estate Institute of Australia Housing Affordability Report shows a decline in housing affordability nationally, with the proportion of income required to meet... Read more continue reading

Aberdeen Standard Investments announces partnership with The Australian National University, reflecting strength in ESG integration

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Aberdeen Standard Investments has announced a new partnership with The Australian National University (ANU), in which they will manage an Australian Fixed Income strategy with an emphasis on ESG. ANU... Read more continue reading

TAL extends musculoskeletal underwriting education initiative 

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TAL, a leading Australian life insurance specialist, has extended its musculoskeletal underwriting education initiative to focus on underwriting the spine following neck pain. This follows on from TAL’s initial launch of... Read more continue reading

Vanguard offers investors greater choice with suite of ethically conscious funds

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Vanguard Australia has announced the launch of a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) funds, providing greater choice for investors who wish to reflect their values in their investment... Read more continue reading