SMSF trustees prepared to pay for good financial advice

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There is a strong message for financial planners in the comprehensive survey by Rice Warner Actuaries of the self managed super fund sector – people are willing to pay extra... Read more continue reading

Threadneedle asset allocation update

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“It’s been clear for some time that the force driving markets this year has not been the macro backdrop but policy initiatives led by the authorities. “We shouldn’t be surprised... Read more continue reading

Aged care client conversation-another year older

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As we approach the end of another year, many people including your clients will be looking forward to the festive season and the chance to slow down and catch up... Read more continue reading

ATO warning to SMSF trustees

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The ATO has warned trustees of self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) to be cautious when investing in property. Acting Commissioner Bruce Quigley said he is concerned people are using their SMSF to... Read more continue reading

Life insurance innovation from TAL

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TAL Retail Life has introduced a number of customer-focussed industry ‘firsts’ to its award-winning Accelerated Protection life insurance product.  TAL’s system now gives advisers the ability to obtain instant quotes... Read more continue reading

SPAA highlights borrowing risks for SMSFs

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) has today issued a fact sheet highlighting the risks to SMSF trustees of entering into a limited recourse borrowing arrangement.  SPAA Technical Director... Read more continue reading

SMSF trustees’ exposure to equities below expectations

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Self managed super fund (SMSF) trustees’ allocation to Australian equities did not keep pace with the strong performance of the share market in the September quarter, according to the latest... Read more continue reading

ETFs and ETPs had US$13.5 billion of net inflows in October 2012

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According to ETFGI US$13.5 billion of net new assets (NNA) flowed into global Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) in October which is lower than the US$40... Read more continue reading

The optionality of cash

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In our industry, a fund manager caught holding large proportions of cash in his portfolio invariably invites a tough line of questioning regarding his fees: “How could you justify charging... Read more continue reading

Embracing the prospects of proximity

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The slowdown in growth in China has left many investors wondering whether Asia can continue to deliver.  But with the Federal Government’s White Paper calling for closer ties between Australia... Read more continue reading