Water Corporation to join AMP’s SignatureSuper

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AMP  has announced that Western Australia’s Water Corporation Superannuation Plan will transfer to AMP’s SignatureSuper master trust. The  Water Corporation Superannuation Plan currently has more than 3,500 members and $450... Read more continue reading

High-yielding commercial property a good fit for SMSF portfolios

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With unlisted commercial property funds generating yields of more than 6% per cent and a strong long-term growth outlook for the sector, commercial property should be considered as a core... Read more continue reading

SMSF administrators have bright future

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The likelihood of SMSF administrators being made redundant by technology is as likely as Donald Trump not tweeting, says Olivia Long, the Chief Executive Officer of the SMSF administrators  SuperGuardian... Read more continue reading

Australia’s all-weather banks

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Does air quality in Beijing have anything to do with the property market in Australia? The answer is probably yes. Life in Australia, with its promises of clean air, abundant... Read more continue reading

Seven things small business owners should consider in 2017

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Australia’s more than two million small businesses make an enormous contribution to our communities and are the backbone of our economy. Yet, according a MetLife study* almost half (47%) of... Read more continue reading

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