Why the industry’s “comfortable retirement” measures are wrong

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The superannuation industry has placed an extraordinary emphasis on helping members achieve a “comfortable” retirement given it has so little information about what it actually means. What we do know... Read more continue reading

Local investment properties vs going global

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Your house and the Australian share market Some domestic investors seek diversification by coupling Australian shares with domestic investment property (usually residential). However, we would argue that – at the... Read more continue reading

Brokers provided with enhanced loan protection offering for home buyers

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ALI Group, the leading provider of loan protection insurance to the broking industry that covers Australian home owners from financial hardship, has announced enhancements to its core product offered by... Read more continue reading

Opportunity lies in quality companies for domestic equities, says DNR Capital

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The Australian equity market continues to look relatively cheap, despite having produced positive returns for seven out of the past eight years, according to leading equity fund manager DNR Capital.... Read more continue reading

The end of the affair?

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Synchron has revealed progress on a term level life insurance offer being developed by AIA Australia (AIAA) which Synchron Director, Don Trapnell said will help end the industry’s love affair... Read more continue reading

Two compelling investments for the year ahead

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Many typical investments don’t seem to offer much of a bargain these days. Government bond yields are well below long-term averages, thanks in part to the secular economic environment that... Read more continue reading

Investors need to set realistic expectations for high-yield bonds

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High-yield bonds have been on a solid run due to improving economic data, tightening credit spreads and fund inflows. Although they can play a strategic role in long-term portfolios, investors... Read more continue reading

Five reasons why retail investors should consider infrastructure

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Infrastructure is growing in popularity among retail investors including self-managed super fund (SMSF) trustees as evidenced by the approximately 300 people who attended yesterday’s AMP Capital webinar on the asset class.... Read more continue reading

Estate planning made simple

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 An investment bond gives you certainty and simplicity in estate planning. Clients spend a lifetime saving and building their wealth, however without an effective estate planning solution, families can face... Read more continue reading

The Fair and Sustainable Superannuation amendments will soon be upon us… but what to do next?

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Online legal documents provider, SUPERCentral, has produced a list of issues to consider and potentially action for superannuation clients by their accountants and advisers. The New Super Laws Checklist was... Read more continue reading