How can I make an impact with my investing?

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Impact investing is an investment approach that intentionally seeks to create both financial return and positive social or environmental impact that is actively measured. But there is a challenge in... Read more continue reading

Can a video will be admitted to probate?

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Donna is a widow and is 85 years old. Due to her deteriorating health, she is unable to attend her solicitor’s office to make a formal Will. So she decides... Read more continue reading

What can be done when an SMSF trust deed contains a mistake or typo?

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We often get asked by our clients, what can be done when their SMSF Trust Deed contains a mistake or typo. Formalities are necessary and a deed of rectification may... Read more continue reading

Xpress Super’s growth has it in the fast lane

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The low-cost SMSF administrator, Xpress Super, enjoyed 100% organic growth in the 2016-17 financial year, highlighting the growing demand by SMSF trustees to minimise their funds’ administrative fees. Xpress Super... Read more continue reading

BetaShares Half Year 2017 Australian ETF Review: Industry adds $3.6B in six months and sets new record FUM at $29.4B

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Strong net inflows in the first half of 2017 raised the Australian exchange traded fund (ETF) industry by 14% (or $3.6B), to end the half year on a new record... Read more continue reading

Enrich an investment portfolio with alternative alternatives!

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Diversification is a basic tenet of investment, and most investors have a mix of the traditional asset classes – equities, property and fixed income. The next significant cohort of investors,... Read more continue reading

UniSA and Domacom release property crowdfunding report

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Prepared by academics from the University of South Australia, in partnership with DomaCom, the Property Crowdfunding Report on Australian Investor Perspectives 2016/17, was released last Friday. Property crowdfunding is relatively... Read more continue reading

“Australia’s Death-Tax by Stealth” – can it be managed?

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The removal of anti-detriment payments, announced in the Federal Budget and effective from 1 July 2017, will have a profound effect on non-dependant beneficiaries receiving death benefit payments from un-taxed... Read more continue reading

Ten things you need to know about Zurich’s Life Risk Update

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On May 15 Zurich announced a major revamp of its life insurance offering. Here’s an outline of ten things you need to know about the changes that have been made. 1.... Read more continue reading

Don’t overlook contribution opportunities for employees

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The 2017 superannuation changes provide new opportunities for employees to finance their insurance needs. The new regime changes include the welcome abolition of the ‘10 per cent rule’. This rule... Read more continue reading