ATO confirms deadline for SMSFs with non-commercial LRBAs

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The ATO has effectively given SMSFs with non-commercial LRBAs a period of grace to either restructure the terms of the arrangement so that they are on commercial terms or to... Read more continue reading

Asia: Sound fundamentals suggest no repeat 1997–1998 crisis

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While Asian currencies have been quite unstable in recent months, comparisons with the Asian Financial Crisis are over the top, in our view. External positions of the region’s economies are in a... Read more continue reading

Fractionalised property investing

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Welcome to the third in the series of papers addressing an alternate method of building property into portfolios. (Read part one here and part two here). This paper takes an... Read more continue reading

Life insurers profits up but you still pay more

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The recent reporting season has revealed that, despite crying poor, life insurers’ profits are still increasing, according to lifeinsurancedirect.com.au. LifeInsuranceDirect.com.au CEO Russell Cain said, “AMP reported one of the highest... Read more continue reading

China’s policies and fundamentals converge

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Given all the negative commentary about China at the moment, it’s difficult for many investors to get a balanced perspective on the risks and opportunities there. Our bottom-up research, however,... Read more continue reading

Big end of town ignoring key person risk

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Sydney-based financial planning company, CSP has just written a $60 million key person insurance policy – believed to be the largest in Australian history – for a global corporation entering... Read more continue reading

Group Claims Experience Study 2015

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Rice Warner is pleased to announce that it has released its inaugural and unique industry study the Group Claims Experience Study 2015. The Rice Warner Group Insurance 2010 to 2013... Read more continue reading

SMSF portfolios testing risk tolerance levels

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Self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) may be investing in more growth assets and exposing their portfolios to more investment risk than they might be comfortable with, according to investment expert Paul... Read more continue reading

Legislative changes to Victorian Enduring Power of Attorney

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Thinking of making an enduring power of attorney? Be aware that there has been some recent changes to the law for enduring powers of attorney made in Victoria since 1... Read more continue reading

New partnership gives advisers a step up in aged care advice

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Centuria Life, the investment bonds division of Centuria Capital, yesterday announced a new initiative to support the delivery of expert financial advice in the complex and growing area of aged care.... Read more continue reading