Strategic beta ETFs making their mark in Australia

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Australian investors are increasingly investing in strategic beta ETFs to achieve above market returns while retaining low costs. Innovation in Australia is following the global trend of basing new products... Read more continue reading

SMSF trustees benefit from selling down top stocks

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SMSF trustees have continued to reduce their exposure to the ASX’s top 10 stocks by market capitalisation as they maintain their search for greater yield and capital growth, according to... Read more continue reading

Emerald Wrap announces partnership with Impact 20/80 to promote socially responsible impact investments

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Instreet Investment announced it has entered a strategic partnership with Impact 20/80 to develop and promote the Emerald Club and its flagship product, The Emerald Wrap, an ethical platform for... Read more continue reading

SMSF Investors react cautiously to market challenges

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SMSF Investors are reacting with caution to current volatile market conditions by increasing their holdings in Cash and Term Deposits, according to new data released by OneVue. Investment in Cash... Read more continue reading

Disruption is like a punch in the mouth

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Remember Mike Tyson? There was a time when he was seen as unbeatable (and not just in his own mind). In his prime, he was a lethal destroyer of his... Read more continue reading

Which matters more – Fundamentals or QE?

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Nikko Asset Management Australia’s fixed income team is continuing its effort to determine if credit spreads are close to the top. In this article, we focus on what is more... Read more continue reading

AMIT legislation a welcome initiative

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The introduction of Attribution Managed Investment Trusts (AMITs) will give Australian investors far greater access to Asian markets, and is a significant step in helping Australian funds compete internationally, says... Read more continue reading

Budget changes make superannuation less attractive; boosts role of family trusts

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The changes to superannuation announced in the Federal Budget make superannuation less attractive and are likely to result in family trusts increasingly becoming part of investors’ arsenal, says Michael Hutton,... Read more continue reading

TAL delivers revitalised online platform for all group partners – big and small

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TAL has launched a revitalised and industry leading online service platform, that transforms the way superfund and corporate group members engage with their life insurance. General Manager Group Insurance Jenny... Read more continue reading

TAL makes cover upgrade easy for clients

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Driving efficiencies for advisers and their clients remains a key part of the TAL Commitments initiative launched in July of last year. TAL is excited to launch an industry first,... Read more continue reading