Who benefits in the Trump 2.0 world?

From

The inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States has seen some radical departures from the previous administration. Overall, tariffs will result in upward pressures on... Read more continue reading

Double trouble: Trump policies see confidence down and inflation up

From

Growth down and inflation up. The policy mix that may get Trump booted out! The pace of Trump 2.0 and the administration’s pro-growth and isolationist policies are introducing volatility back... Read more continue reading

Lifting financial security and income in retirement

From

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

From

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

From

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

From

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

From

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

From

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?

From

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

From

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