SMSFs as ‘wholesale clients’ or ‘sophisticated investors

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It can be beneficial sometimes for an SMSF to be considered a ‘wholesale client’ or a ‘sophisticated investor’ in order to get access to investments that might not be open... Read more continue reading

Need for aged care & disability advice solutions has never been greater – demand set to increase

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4.2 million Australians are disabled and of these, 1.4 million are severely disabled and all require guidance to navigate often overwhelming and confusing scenarios and solutions. They are often housed... Read more continue reading

SQM Research releases its 2018 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 the 12 most recognised Australian Mortgage Trusts. Managing Director of SQM Research,... Read more continue reading

Vanguard launches active factor ETFs

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Vanguard has announced two new active factor Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) will begin trading on the Australian Stock Exchange – its first actively managed ETFs for Australian investors. The new... Read more continue reading

Regulatory change and global volatility keeping SMSF investor money on the sidelines

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Self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) trustees have growing concerns on the impact of regulation and ongoing global volatility on their retirement plans with a growing number increasing cash reserves, according to... Read more continue reading

AIA Australia calls for health reforms to improve mental health outcomes

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AIA Australia and New Zealand chief executive Damien Mu yesterday committed the leading life insurer to supporting a sweeping overhaul of Federal legislation to allow life insurers to fund early intervention and treatment for mental health conditions.... Read more continue reading

Tradies first to benefit from ANZ’s predictive underwriting

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ANZ has built a predictive underwriting capability to make the insurance underwriting process faster, accurate and easier for tradespeople. Based on a successful pilot program in Victoria, licensed tradespeople such... Read more continue reading

Interesting trends in HNW asset allocation highlight investment cycle

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At Forza Capital, the team spends a lot of time speaking to both real estate agents and investors. There is no substitute for being at the ‘coal face’ for eliciting... Read more continue reading

Tips and traps appointing a corporate trustee for an SMSF

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There are very few SMSF specialists who don’t think that having a company as the trustee of the fund is preferable to having the members act as trustees individually. But... Read more continue reading

BetaShares March 2018 Australian ETF Review: Sharemarket declines end 13-month growth run

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ETFs continued to attract net inflows in March, but weaker Australian and global equity markets pushed overall funds under management (FUM) below February’s peak, according to theBetaShares Australian ETF Review... Read more continue reading