Super industry expects 2017 to be better than last year

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The pace and poignancy of change has certainly heightened in the past few months; spurred on by new leadership in the US, as well as increasingly innovative ways organisations, are... Read more continue reading

It’s time to go global

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Many Australian investors rely on regular dividend payments. Companies which boast consistently impressive dividend yields are often considered to be well-governed, generating consistently strong cash flow and prioritising shareholders. Yet... Read more continue reading

Productivity Commission draft report on alternative models for default super released

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The Productivity Commission (PC) has released its draft report on alternative models for default super, supporting an overhaul of how members join default super funds.  The PC will finalise their... Read more continue reading

Fair and sustainable super regulations passed into law

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After receiving feedback from industry, the federal parliament has passed amendments giving effect to regulatory change, continuing the implementation of changes to superannuation that were announced by the Turnbull government... Read more continue reading

The emerging middle class and its implications for global investment

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In our recent article Young tiger stalks ageing dragon we compared and contrasted India and China in terms of their economic and social development. What was clear from that paper was... Read more continue reading

WSSA responds to Productivity Commission MySuper Review

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Fewer superannuation funds, reduced innovation and less competition within superannuation funds could be the future of superannuation in Australia if the Government chooses to go down the path of a... Read more continue reading

NowInfinity: Time to update your clients’ trust deeds  

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NowInfinity is urging advisers to review and update their clients’ trust deeds now in order to meet the new super reforms that will be effective from 1 July 2017. NowInfinity... Read more continue reading

Can an SMSF invest in gold?

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Gold jewellery and gold coins/medallions will certainly come under the stricter rules prescribed by SIS Regulations. A recent client enquiry led us to take a closer examination of the types... Read more continue reading

How to avoid unintended concentration risk

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Concentration risk can be defined as the risk of amplified losses that may occur from having a substantial portion of a portfolio in a specific investment, sector or asset class. The... Read more continue reading

Tax Effective Investing outside of superannuation – look no further than investment bonds

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Advisers and investors urged to look carefully at options outside of super Following changes to superannuation legislated in 2016, the Treasurer has been vocal in his view that superannuation should... Read more continue reading