Five questions to ask before investing in ETFs

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With the popularity of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) growing amongst Australian investors, their biggest challenge can be in choosing between different ETFs that may look very similar, and choosing the... Read more continue reading

No barriers to setting up SMSFs, Xpress Super tells FSI

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There should be no barriers to establishing an SMSF, either educational or fund balance, said Olivia Long, CEO of Xpress Super and Super Guardian, the specialist self-managed super fund (SMSF)... Read more continue reading

Macquarie adds SMAs to Macquarie Wrap

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Macquarie has announced the launch of separately managed accounts (SMAs) as an investment option on its market-leading platform, Macquarie Wrap, enabling financial advisers to view and manage their clients’ assets... Read more continue reading

Australians’ intentions to invest overseas reduces however high net worth and advised investors remain optimistic

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Certitude Global Investing Intentions Index Report shows overall investor confidence has fallen across domestic and international markets amongst most asset classes but high net worth (HNW) and advised investors are... Read more continue reading

Trash to treasure, three companies making it big from garbage

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Would you withdraw money from an ATM and then bin it? Have you bought batteries from the shops and then immediately throw them away? As absurd as this sounds, we... Read more continue reading

Remove yourself from the noise and don’t forget defensive assets: Crowe Horwath

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Investors urged to employ a long-term approach Accountancy and financial advice specialist, Crowe Horwath, has urged investors to maintain a long-term approach to their investment portfolios and avoid pushing out... Read more continue reading

Productivity Commission and industry to meet on natural disaster funding review

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The Productivity Commission will meet insurance industry leaders in a panel forum to discuss the future of natural disaster funding in Australia, the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Insurance... Read more continue reading

Global outlook – more ups than downs

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Weekly Economic Briefing With all the negative headlines coming out of the Ukraine and Middle East in recent weeks, it has been easy to forget that the global economy is... Read more continue reading

Australian median house price shows modest growth for the June quarter

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The latest edition of the Bendigo Bank/REIA Real Estate Market Facts Report identifies some interesting trends around Australia that should prove useful for people seeking suitable residential or investment properties... Read more continue reading

ETF industry grows despite sharemarket stalling

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The growth of the Australian exchange-traded fund market continued in August to reach a new record high of $12.4B in assets under management according to the BetaShares Australian ETF Review... Read more continue reading