New SMSFs purchasing property before Christmas have an October deadline

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SMSF Loans anticipates that new SMSFs seeking to buy and settle a property by Christmas are starting to run out of time. “We believe that early October – around the... Read more continue reading

PFA says Portfolio Theory needs to be revised in relation to property exposure

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The Property Funds Association (PFA) has released data that suggests that current portfolio allocation theory needs to be revised to better address the current volatile market.  In the current market,... Read more continue reading

CommSec Chart Pack

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Financial markets have been volatile over recent weeks. And sometimes it pays to sit back and look at the bigger picture – whether it be a matter of weeks, months... Read more continue reading

Investors reap dividends in volatile market

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The 2011 reporting season has rewarded investors with dividends as companies unload excess cash from their balance sheets in the face of a lower growth environment according to new data... Read more continue reading

Bendigo Wealth announces release of Bendigo SmartStart Super

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Bendigo Wealth has announced the release of Bendigo SmartStart Super™. Bendigo Wealth, the wealth management division of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, is backed by the heritage and strength of over 150... Read more continue reading

What Fidelity managers think about latest market volatility?

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What do Fidelity’s investment professionals think about the current level of market volatility? Dominic Rossi, Global Chief Investment Officer Equities at Fidelity Worldwide Investment – “At times like these, it... Read more continue reading

Global economy is rebalancing down

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The global economy is rebalancing down, as the stresses on the developed economies have increased.  Odds therefore favor a global growth recession rather than a full-scale global recession, according to... Read more continue reading

SMSF professionals prepared for FoFA but concerned about Stronger Super

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SMSF Advisers are ready for FoFA ‘best interests’ duty but concerned about auditor registration and the proposed banning of off-market transfers. The majority of SMSF professionals are well prepared for... Read more continue reading

PIMCO holds second Retirement Income Forum

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Institutional super funds should consider offering longevity risk solutions to retain members and address one of the most complex and challenging risks retirees face, according to attendees at a recent... Read more continue reading

Mega trends for investors

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The day-to-day noise surrounding investment markets can be very distracting, making it hard for investors to see the wood for the trees. This is particularly the case with the Global... Read more continue reading