Budget superannuation bright spot to help Aussie retirees retain homes and avoid downsizing

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Homesafe Solutions MD and Founder Mr Peter Szabo welcomes the announcement in this month’s Federal Budget of the removal of the current restrictions on people aged 65 to 74 from... Read more continue reading

In Australia, play the hand you are dealt

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As interest rates continue to fall in Australia, investors may want to take their cue from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). At the time of its monetary policy meeting... Read more continue reading

Don’t panic: tax effective retirement income still an option

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While the changes to superannuation in last week’s Federal Budget caught many by surprise, there are well-established options to help people achieve a tax effective retirement income, says Matt Walsh,... Read more continue reading

Contractual liability insurance

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Historically, contractual liability cover has been hard to obtain – especially blanket cover and until recently, it was generally unaffordable for many SMEs. The good news is that a small number... Read more continue reading

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