Lifting financial security and income in retirement

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Higher levels of retirement income can be accessed through a market-linked lifetime income stream, with the latest data from North revealing a significant uptick in both member incomes and drawdown... Read more continue reading

Super tax facts

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Superannuation is regarded as the most tax-effective way to save for retirement. However, tax effective is not tax free. This article, proudly sponsored by Allianz Retire+, explores the super tax... Read more continue reading

Super returns fall as threat of trade war looms

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Monthly superannuation returns turned negative for the month of February. Despite an uncertain environment, it was only the second negative monthly return for the financial year; however, it was clear... Read more continue reading

Alternative asset classes offer consistent, reliable income for retirees as rates fall

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Central banks, including the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), have started to lower interest rates, which impacts savings and, ultimately, those who rely on this income, such as retirees. This creates a challenge... Read more continue reading

New bfinance report highlights key risks and opportunities in semi-liquid private equity

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A new semi-liquid private equity market report from independent global investment consultancy, bfinance, has found that the market for semi-liquid PE funds has grown to more than 40 strategies with an... Read more continue reading

Stocks that advisers favoured in February 2025

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Banks stocks appear to be diminishing in popularity with investors, with trading data from AUSIEX for February noting no banks in the top five buys for advised clients, non-advised investors... Read more continue reading

Crash landing?

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Growth expectations have significantly declined as the market adjusts to the implications of a potential ‘full-blown Trump’ presidency. Are there idiosyncratic factors at play, or is this the start of... Read more continue reading

Free cash flow works

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The difference between earnings and free cash flow is an important investment concept, one explained here by GSFM’s investment partner TD Epoch. Earnings have long played a dominant role in... Read more continue reading

Bravura Solutions expands advice tools reach to over 6 million super fund members

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Bravura Solutions, a global leader in financial services technology, has reached a groundbreaking milestone, with over 6 million Australian super fund members having the opportunity to access its market leading advice tools.... Read more continue reading

What makes this China rally different

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Looking back at 2024, Chinese equities delivered strong returns, outperforming most equity markets outside of the US equity market. However, it certainly didn’t feel that way last year, as Chinese... Read more continue reading