Pension changes a positive for SMSF trustees

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Changes to how non-reversionary pensions are treated when a pensioner dies will have far-reaching tax implications for self managed super funds. SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) Director, Technical and Professional... Read more continue reading

Aussie investors bullish on global markets

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The majority (68%) of Australia’s leading1 investors believe global markets will rise over the next year. A greater number of these investors also plan to increase their investments in overseas assets... Read more continue reading

Financial expert, David Bassanese, reveals Australia’s best kept financial secret

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Leading financial analyst, David Bassanese, believes many Australian investors could revolutionise their portfolios – slashing costs and increasing simplicity – by discovering one of the best kept secrets in the... Read more continue reading

Local Government Super signs Investor Statement on Bangladesh

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First Australian super fund to join call to improve international garment industry standards Local Government Super (LGS) has become the first Australian super fund to support the ‘Investor Statement on Bangladesh’.... Read more continue reading

Negotiating aged care accommodation bonds – July 2013 update

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This Article was updated on December 17, 2013 – To view the update click here. Too often articles and information published on aged care focus on how to reduce the accommodation bond.... Read more continue reading

Call for better conversations, more transparency to inform crucial insurance decisions

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A recent survey of medium-sized Australian businesses suggests that many can do much better when it comes to managing the relationship with their insurance broker – and are left unnecessarily... Read more continue reading

Australian investor interest in bond funds remains high

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During the 2013 financial year, PIMCO/EQT’s fixed income funds in Australia experienced net inflows of over $1 billion, including almost $236 million of net inflows in the last quarter of... Read more continue reading

Manny Pohl opens new investment vehicle to institutional and wholesale investors

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Says fund managers need to focus on absolute return and looking after investor interest The highly respected Australian fund manager Manny Pohl is launching a new long only, high conviction, growth style... Read more continue reading

Infrastructure funds help investors tap into equity like returns with lower volatility

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Lonsec says global infrastructure securities sector will continue to grow Investment research house Lonsec Research (Lonsec) said global infrastructure securities has delivered equity like returns with lower volatility over recent... Read more continue reading

BEN boosts Leveraged Equities, Elevates Tullio

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Bendigo and Adelaide Bank (BEN) today announced it intends to boost investment into its margin lending business Leveraged Equities (LE) in response to early stirrings in investor confidence. LE will... Read more continue reading