Budget changes are “on for young and old”

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The 2017 Federal Budget contained several proposals that will raise people’s engagement with their super. When contrasted with the 2016 Federal Budget, the changes in the most recent Budget were... Read more continue reading

10 reasons ESG investing is growing

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According to the Global Sustainable Investment Alliance, over $22 trillion of assets were managed under responsible investment strategies globally in 2016, up 25% from two years before. This is one... Read more continue reading

The case for global share investing – changing the world, unchanging principles

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If you’ve noticed that your portfolio is mainly comprised of Australian investments, you’re not alone. Most Australians tend to invest ‘at home’. There are reasons why this happens – Australian... Read more continue reading

ANZ Wealth launches video series to demystify insurance

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ANZ Wealth yesterday announced the release of a video series designed to support advisers and superannuation funds help their clients understand how they can make the most of their insurance cover.... Read more continue reading

Estate planning in the post 1 July 2017 world

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Investors spend a lifetime saving and building their wealth. Without an effective and up-to-date estate planning solution, families can face a range consequences upon the death of a parent. This... Read more continue reading

The importance of Pre-open Pricing

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Managing an orderly market and ensuring that share prices cannot be manipulated are essential to the smooth operation of securities exchanges globally. In Australia, the securities exchanges operate from 10:00am... Read more continue reading

New bond issuance: The active management advantage

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New equity offerings can garner media buzz. Think of recent initial public offerings (IPOs) by Snapchat, Alibaba and Visa. Business media enthuse, investors clamor, and share prices often rise, at... Read more continue reading

SMSF trustee checklist when borrowing to buy a property

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It is essential to have the necessary cash flow inside the SMSF to fund the ups and downs of investment property ownership. This SMSF trustee checklist can be useful when... Read more continue reading

Two percent is the new four percent

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Two percent growth is the new four percent for mature economies’ GDP; in other words, the long-term outlook for global equity returns is likely to be in the mid-single digits.... Read more continue reading

All aboard the new Silk Road

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If the President of the world’s most populous nation, with the second largest and one of the fastest growing economies, invites you to a huge economic growth party to reshape... Read more continue reading