The price of climate change: global warming’s impact on portfolios

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Climate change is gaining traction as a global policy initiative, a key risk factor and an emerging investment theme, according to the BlackRock Investment Institute (BII) Australian strategist, Steve Miller.... Read more continue reading

Elder abuse: Planners need to recognise the warning signs

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Changes in your elderly client’s personality, an indication that the client is becoming increasingly reliant on others, or seeing other people increasingly speaking on behalf of your elderly client and... Read more continue reading

iShares to launch three global fixed income ETFs

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iShares Australia is developing three new exchange traded funds (ETF) focused on global fixed income with plans to launch by the end of the year, according to Jon Howie, head... Read more continue reading

In an uncertain world, investors must defend the defensive

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As the world grapples with an uncertain growth and global interest rate outlook, active and unconstrained strategies are more important than ever for fixed-income investors, according to Western Asset Management.... Read more continue reading

An options primer – the basics

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Options are derivatives – the price and value is derived from the underlying security, be it a stock, a commodity or even an index. This article explores the basics of... Read more continue reading

The perils for investors of too much information in the app age

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Key points The more we are exposed to information about how our investments are performing, the greater the risk that we will be disappointed and at risk of making poor... Read more continue reading

BetaShares October Australian ETF Review – ETF industry breaks the $20b barrier

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The Australian exchange traded fund industry has recorded rapid growth in October, breaking through the $20 billion mark in total funds under management (FUM), according to the BetaShares Australian ETF... Read more continue reading

Synchron: Make LIF improvements work

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Synchron Director Don Trapnell said that while the amendments to the Life Insurance Framework (LIF) announced last Friday will not satisfy everyone, they do represent a significant improvement on the... Read more continue reading

Sunsuper announces strategic partnership with Neuberger Berman

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Sunsuper has awarded a large diversified mandate to Neuberger Berman that will form the basis of a multi-asset class strategic partnership. Sunsuper’s partnership with Neuberger Berman accesses a globally diversified... Read more continue reading

TAL improves identification process for Group Insurance members

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TAL’s new identification process has streamlined verification for members, saving them time and reducing paperwork. Utilising the governments’ Document Verification Service (DVS), members can now efficiently validate their identity documents... Read more continue reading