HESTA welcomes super on paid parental leave

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We are thrilled that the Paid Parental Leave Amendment (Adding Superannuation for a More Secure Retirement) Bill 2024 has finally been passed by Parliament and will take effect from next... Read more continue reading

Zurich Australia launches first dedicated women’s health benefit

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Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) has launched the first dedicated corporate income protection benefit designed specifically to cover female health conditions and events. The benefit seeks to address the needs... Read more continue reading

Super funds finish August in positive territory despite early jitters

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Despite some sharp share market falls in in early August, the median growth fund (61 to 80% in growth assets) finished the month in positive territory with a return of... Read more continue reading

Is the US headed for recession?

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In financial markets, there’s always something to worry about. For the better part of three years, markets have fretted about a 1970s-style inflation cycle. It seemed every inflation print mattered... Read more continue reading

HESTA celebrates a milestone: Nearly 200,000 more members are ‘retirement ready’

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HESTA is excited to announce that nearly 200,000 more members are now on track to be ready for retirement. This progress has been made over the past seven years using... Read more continue reading

Property prices fall in Victoria as higher rates take their toll

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House prices dropped in Victoria in the June quarter as higher interest rates took their toll on the property market in that state, while house price growth was strong in... Read more continue reading

Investors need to be wary of comparing apples with oranges in private credit

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A more clear distinction between global private credit and Australian private credit would help investors and advisors ensure they are not comparing ‘apples with oranges’ when considering an allocation to... Read more continue reading

Asian equities – from headwinds to tailwinds

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As developed markets – notably the US – achieve new highs, Asian equities have been out of favour with investors. However, headwinds that have muted growth across Asia (ex-Japan)[1] are... Read more continue reading

Global dividends surge to new record in Q2

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Global income investors enjoyed a very strong second quarter of 2024, according to the latest Janus Henderson Global Dividend Index. Payouts rose 5.8% on a headline basis to an all-time... Read more continue reading

Australian investors have saved $14.4 billion in investment costs using index funds

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New data from Vanguard shows index funds have created significant price pressure in the funds management industry and have already helped save Australian investors billions of dollars in investment costs.... Read more continue reading