LIF pulse check research: advisers already ‘future proofing’

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Almost two thirds of advisers consider themselves prepared for the next year’s Life Insurance Framework (LIF) changes, with most of their efforts to this point focused around efficiency opportunities and... Read more continue reading

SMSFs can have role in estate planning strategies

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There is still far too much confusion about the role of superannuation, especially self managed superannuation funds (SMSFs), in estate planning warns Michael Hutton, head of wealth management at HLB... Read more continue reading

Megatrends: New power

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When more than 190 nations gather in Paris next month for the UN Climate Change Conference, there is a strong hope that new targets on greenhouse gas emissions can be... Read more continue reading

New data on Australia’s declining birth rate highlight need for offshore markets

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Peter Fay, Director of Research with brokerage firm Invast Australia, says while the decision by China to end its one child policy is welcome news for Blackmores and Bega Cheese... Read more continue reading

Australia’s best superannuation funds

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A review of more than 620 superannuation products, covering 21 million super fund members, has found little correlation between size and overall net benefit to members. While large funds generally... Read more continue reading

International equities continue to drive Australian ETF growth

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Total asset gathering for iShares Australia in 2015 was $1.228 billion at 30 September 2015. Funds inflows for the month accelerated from August’s $84 million to $159 million in September,... Read more continue reading

TAL answers the call to help advisers thrive

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As the life insurance industry deals with more change, TAL calls for substantially more meaningful connectivity and efficiency in the partnership between advisers and life insurers. Group CEO and Managing... Read more continue reading

Property investor sentiment remains positive: PIPA national survey

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In spite of challenges posed by the tightening of lending by banks, and ongoing fears of a housing bubble, Australian property investors remain reasonably upbeat. According to the Property Investment... Read more continue reading

ATO concessions reduce cost of employee share plans

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Recent ATO concessions allow certain employers to introduce employee share plans at a drastically reduced cost, including free ATO approved standard legal documentation and safe harbour valuation methods for valuing... Read more continue reading

How big a sign do you need?

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William Priest, CFA – CEO, Co-CIO and Portfolio Manager at Epoch Investment Partners, Inc. (Epoch) provides his insights on why the current market environment may be detrimental for passive investors.... Read more continue reading