Why you should rethink your bond strategy – beware the inflation overshoot

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As the tailwind of synchronised central bank support for asset prices subsides, conventional fixed income strategies aiming for true risk diversification may struggle to achieve their objectives, says Ardea Investment... Read more continue reading

Tax reform, macro factors and shareholder yield

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The historic tax laws that were passed in the United States in December 2017 herald a significant boon for US corporates and the broader US economy. In this article, John... Read more continue reading

Surprising new research reveals the majority of Australian retirees spend less than the Government Age Pension

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More than half of Australian retirees are spending less than the Age Pension each year, raising significant questions about current retirement policy and super fund strategies, according to new research.... Read more continue reading

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