Incapacity and SMSF trustees: How to get out of running an SMSF when health is poor or just too old?

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Begin as you intend to end. When it comes to SMSF’s, exiting at the right time and in an orderly fashion can often be a difficult decision to make for... Read more continue reading

Inflation, bonds and Donald Trump

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In the run up to the US election last month, there were many predictions published as to how markets would respond. The fact that Dow Futures were down over 600... Read more continue reading

The important factors in smart-beta investments strategies

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According to IOOF, in the current low return environment, clients are putting pressure on fees while still seeking returns above the benchmark. Fund managers have responded with new lower-cost products... Read more continue reading

How Australian super funds can maximise returns from emerging markets

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The US fund manager Parametric has drawn up a five-point checklist to assist superannuation funds targeting returns from emerging market equities. Parametric’s Australian Managing Director, Research, Raewyn Williams, says super... Read more continue reading

Leading asset manager asks, “Is there a chance of an emerging market crisis under the Trump Presidency?”

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Following the U.S. election, the dollar strengthened against many currencies while emerging markets experienced periods of tightening liquidity and volatility. Richard Lawrence, Senior Vice President, Portfolio Management at Brandywine Global... Read more continue reading

Bricks and mortar can add value to a diversified portfolio

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Portfolio diversification is one of the central tenets of modern portfolio theory. Along with fixed income and equities, both domestic and global, property is considered an essential inclusion in a... Read more continue reading

Investment potential of agriculture ‘untapped’ in Australia

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Australian investor portfolios currently have a relatively low exposure and therefore limited potential to take advantage of the growing agricultural sector, according to a whitepaper by BetaShares, a leading manager... Read more continue reading

Investment bonds a tax effective superannuation alternative

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With superannuation reforms announced in the Federal Government’s 2016-17 Budget being realised, it is imperative that people consider ways to achieve a tax effective retirement income outside the superannuation system,... Read more continue reading

Endangered first home buyers in crosshairs

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The September quarter edition of the Adelaide Bank/Real Estate Institute of Australia Housing Affordability Report shows a slight decline in housing affordability nationally with the proportion of median family income... Read more continue reading

Utilising Investment Bonds to maximise your age pension entitlements post 1 January 2017

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Overview From 1 January 2017, there are changes to the assets test taper rates and thresholds; this means many couples and individuals could lose part or all of their age... Read more continue reading