Colonial First State urges retirees to ‘Be Ready For Next’

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Colonial First State is urging retirees to re-imagine their retirement, with a focus on freedom, not fear, in this next phase of their lives. This is the core message of... Read more continue reading

Surge in direct investment activity

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Investors are increasingly “doing it for themselves” as the popularity of direct investing continues to increase through the growth of self-managed superannuation funds. The latest analysis by research house Lonsec... Read more continue reading

Is sustainable income or steady capital your goal in a low interest rate environment?

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Retirees concerned about the impact of another cut to the official cash rate need to clearly identify their investment goals to help clarify whether capital stability or income sustainability is... Read more continue reading

Gold glitters as rates fall

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The continuing fall in interest rates has become a driving force behind rising gold demand, says, Jordan Eliseo, ABC Bullion Chief Economist. “Gold is proving to be a durable investment... Read more continue reading

JBWere/Investment Trends SMA Report 2015 – SMA usage surges to highest level on record

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Australian financial advisers are using separately managed accounts (SMAs) at their highest ever recorded level, according to a new report released by private wealth firm JBWere and research firm Investment... Read more continue reading

AMP announces life insurance reforms

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AMP has announced reforms to payment structures which will reduce upfront commissions for AMP licensed advisers on all life insurance policies. The changes will take effect from 1 July 2015.... Read more continue reading

Opportunities in Australian stock market despite likely pullback says Dalton Nicol Reid

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The strong run in the first quarter of 2015 has left many investors questioning whether Australian equities have run too hard and are too expensive, says Jamie Nicol, Director, Dalton... Read more continue reading

Australian businesses still failing to understand Asian region & the real opportunities

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Connect ASEAN founder and CEO Paul Tynan welcomes and supports the recent description of the export of financial services to Asia by Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey as Australia’s ‘greatest ever... Read more continue reading

Investing for income – can global equities deliver? (Part 2)

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In part one of this two-part series, we looked at the factors that underpin a global equity shareholder yield strategy and focused on one of those factors – dividends –... Read more continue reading

Investment property for SMSFs requires caution

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Too often property investors haven’t done their homework before they buy, according to Wealth Know How’s General Manager Fiona Parker. “You have to know the compliance rules particularly if you... Read more continue reading