SMSF contribution levels almost triple in response to super changes becoming law

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SMSF trustees looking to make the most of the current rules have significantly increased contributions, according to the latest SuperConcepts SMSF Investment Patterns Survey. In the December 2016 quarter contribution... Read more continue reading

Field of screens: why eSports are the next frontier in global sport

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The economics team at Payden & Rygel, manager of GSFM’s Payden Global Income Opportunities Fund, delves into the world of eSport, potentially the next great driver of consumer markets. It’s... Read more continue reading

Global equities – Three key questions for 2017

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Q1. With global equities almost back to new highs, should we treat this as a sign of optimism or a cause for concern in 2017? Some of the key changes... Read more continue reading

End of financial year issues to confront SMSFs & planners will miss out on business growth opportunities

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Although still months away to the end of the financial year on June 30, financial planner and head of JWW Consulting John Wiseman predicts there will be a surge before... Read more continue reading

Political uncertainty makes gold great again

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The gold price has surged back above US$1,200 per ounce as investors have poured back into the safe haven asset to protect themselves against uncertainty from Trump’s failure to provide... Read more continue reading

Smaller IPOs deliver best returns in 2016: OnMarket report

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Smaller initial public offerings (IPOs) easily outperformed larger IPOs on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) in 2016, while company floats as a sector delivered much better returns than the broader... Read more continue reading

PIMCO’s Asset Allocation Outlook 2017: Tails and Transitions

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PIMCO has released Tails and Transitions, a paper that looks at PIMCO’s outlook and investment views for asset classes around the world. Key Points: Looking forward to 2017, we expect a highly... Read more continue reading

Institutional investors put cash to work in 2017 – BlackRock study

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Large institutional investors are set to put cash to work in 2017, a BlackRock survey has found. One in four (25%) institutions surveyed intend to decrease their cash allocations during... Read more continue reading

When Size Matters: $200,000 threshold key to SMSF performance

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Large SMSFs perform better than small SMSFs because they are more diversified, operate more effectively and have longer experience in the sector, according to new joint research from SuperConcepts and... Read more continue reading

What does Trump’s first week say about the unorthodox future ahead?

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Due to the lack of a filibuster-proof Senate majority, Trump was never likely able to get much passed through Congress except for revenue-neutral budget bills, but he will clearly continue... Read more continue reading