Video: The pros and cons of holding life insurance inside and outside superannuation

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Welcome to our latest video in which we provide you with a step-by-step guide on the key issues impacting on where to hold life and TPD insurances – inside or... Read more continue reading

SMSF trustees still playing it safe with equities, but for how long?

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An analysis of CMC Markets Stockbroking’s self-managed super fund (SMSF) clients has found that, on average, Australian SMSF trustees hold only four different types of securities – and have a... Read more continue reading

It Didn’t Pay to Sell in May

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The old stock market adage “sell in May and go away” proved to be a losing strategy in 2013, with the Australian share market producing a total return of 7.31%... Read more continue reading

PM CAPITAL eyes ASX listing for Global Opportunities Fund

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Sydney-based specialist equity fund manager, PM CAPITAL, yesterday said that following strong demand from investors, it will launch a listed investment fund (LIC); the PM Capital Global Opportunities Fund Limited.... Read more continue reading

Global gem: Winston offers polished Peters MacGregor Global Fund to retail advisers seeking international equity diversity

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Winston Capital Partners (Winston) believes that the current cycle of Australian investors increasing their appetite for risk-controlled, long-term global equities capability has drawn a hidden gem into the spotlight in... Read more continue reading

Income story continues to engage investors

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Global investment manager says there’s no need to sacrifice growth for income Regardless of whether improving economic data prompts the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to keep official rates on... Read more continue reading

Video: Time to move into small caps

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With market uncertainty removed by a clear election result, Jeremy Bendeich, Portfolio Manager at Avoca Investment Management, believes the Australian business community is now more likely to make investment decisions... Read more continue reading

ANZ to launch digital Self-Managed Super Fund

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ANZ to sell Super Concepts to Super IQ as part of strategic partnership ANZ yesterday announced the launch of its new digital solution for Self-Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSF) as a further... Read more continue reading

Unconventional solution needed to fund longer retirements

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With the investment world getting more and more complex, ‘vanilla’ solutions are unlikely to help investors achieve their aims – particularly those approaching retirement, says Chad Padowitz, chief investment officer... Read more continue reading

Complex income & assets tests at risk of impeding care for aged parents

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Complex aged care rules putting financial strain on families: Centric Wealth Leading wealth management firm, Centric Wealth, today said that the current cost of aged care services, combined with complex... Read more continue reading