Super funds need to make advice affordable for the “missing middle”

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Financial advice is crucial for retirement planning but often expensive and inaccessible, with the result that many Australians fall into the “missing middle” who require more than basic advice but... Read more continue reading

International shares bolster fund returns in October

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Funds faced a tougher market over October with superannuation research house SuperRatings estimating that the median balanced option returned 0.3% to members over the month. Most asset classes reported negative... Read more continue reading

Investment conditions continue to look promising in Brazil and China

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September and October are often monumental months in global markets and economics: for example the Asian economic crisis of late 1997 and the GFC in 2008. This year’s start to... Read more continue reading

Why 2025 is looking friendly for global equities – even before Donald Trump was elected

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Despite significant negativity around inflation, interest rates and the global economy in general, several factors are making global equity markets attractive. Global macro settings are expected to remain within their... Read more continue reading

Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation delivers for members in 2023-24, with a strong performance and launch of new retirement initiatives

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In a financial year that saw Australians deal with higher living costs and global uncertainty, Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation (CSC) has delivered a strong 2023-24 investment performance for its 750,000 members.... Read more continue reading

Betashares launches first ethical Australian Fixed Income ETF

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Betashares, a leader in the Australian financial services industry, today launched the first ETF to invest fully in an ethically-screened portfolio of Australian bonds. The Betashares Ethical Australian Composite Bond... Read more continue reading

What are the policy implications of a second Trump presidency?

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As recent polls and market trends predicted, Donald Trump has been elected president of the United States. With the uncertainty around the outcome removed, many investors will now focus on... Read more continue reading

Why small cap investors aren’t waiting for starter’s gun on interest rates

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Small cap stocks seem poised to benefit from the shifting interest rate landscape, yet while markets await more evidence of a potential cut there remain plenty of good opportunities to... Read more continue reading

Understanding investor behaviour – the value of advice (part two)

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Investor behaviour, positive and negative, cannot always be anticipated and can have a marked impact on client outcomes. This article, proudly sponsored by Russell Investments, examines the value of advice... Read more continue reading

Finding income in a post-hybrid market

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In a world without bank hybrids, investors should re-consider their income plan, says Pendal’s head of income strategies Amy Xie Patrick. Hybrid securities can suffer meaningful shortfalls It’s “unwise” to... Read more continue reading