Do rising bond yields hurt listed global real estate?

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A decade on from the global financial crisis, Western economies are now growing in unison. US tax cuts passed before Christmas and continuing strong economic data are expected to further... Read more continue reading

SuperConcepts acquires MORE Super

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SuperConcepts has increased the scale and capability of its business with the acquisition of MORE Super, a highly regarded and long-standing provider of SMSF services to the Australian market. Natasha... Read more continue reading

Treasury reviewing early access to super for victims of violent crime

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Australia’s Department of Treasury has released a consultation paper that considers allowing victims of violent crime access to the super of perpetrators, in limited circumstances. Mr Josh Rundmann, Technical Services... Read more continue reading

AMP says it pays to get a healthy start

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AMP is rewarding people who live a healthy lifestyle with a discount on life insurance premiums. Eligible customers can receive a 10 per cent discount for the first five years... Read more continue reading

Retirees need not fear ‘longevity risk’ – the home can fund it: response to study

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An important recent study showing only half of Australians have planned financially for increased life expectancy may cause unnecessary fear among older Australians because it overlooks a key strategy for... Read more continue reading

Australians are feeling better prepared for retirement: Investment Trends 2017 Retirement Income Report

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Leading research firm Investment Trends has released its latest Retirement Income Report, an in-depth study of Australians’ attitudes towards retirement and post-retirement issues. The report is based on a large-scale... Read more continue reading

Research gap sees opportunities abound in Microcaps

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The vast majority of stocks in the Australian microcap equities market are still lacking in formal coverage by brokers and analysts, leaving vast opportunities for value investors to uncover hidden... Read more continue reading

Survey reveals how aged care will be become an increasingly important topic of conversation

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Aged care will shift the landscape for financial planning and will become an increasingly important topic of conversation for advice professionals and consumers as revealed by an industry survey conducted... Read more continue reading

Thematic opportunities in fractional investment

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The increased appetite for alternative investments is a global phenomenon. A recent study by Willis Towers Watson[1] found that total global alternative assets under management now stand at US$6.5 trillion.... Read more continue reading

Five things you wouldn’t expect from a life insurer

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AMP wants to give insurance customers the gift of work this New Year and will use horses, robots and feather dusters to make it happen. Medical evidence shows work is... Read more continue reading