Will productivity turn global growth around?

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Amundi economist says macroeconomic impact of AI will take longer to move the productivity needle Global growth has been on a secular decline since around 2000, with a more pronounced... Read more continue reading

End of financial year warning for pensions

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Now that the 2023/24 financial year is coming to a close, it will be necessary for individuals receiving pensions from their SMSFs, to ensure that the minimum pension requirement in... Read more continue reading

Super funds close in on strong FY24 result

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After a pull-back in April, super funds were back in positive territory in May with the median growth fund (61 to 80 per cent in growth assets) up 0.9 per... Read more continue reading

Centrelink incomes test – “Free Income Area” amount for 2024/25

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The income free areas applying for 2024/25 financial year are $212 (single – previously $204) and $372 (couple combined – previously $360). The income free area is the amount of... Read more continue reading

TAL launches real-time alteration quotes as part of an ongoing commitment to making it easier for advisers to do business

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In line with TAL’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the TAL Adviser Centre (TAC), the Australian life insurer has launched real-time alteration quotes for existing customers. This update is part of a significant... Read more continue reading

Macroscope: US fiscal consolidation? Not in 2025

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In recent years there has been a definitive shift in fiscal policy from austerity to activism. A focus by policymakers on debt and deficits has been replaced by an expanded... Read more continue reading

Surge in power demand, green energy transition fuel investor opportunities, PGIM research finds

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A surge in power demand fueled by artificial intelligence, the growing energy demands of a rising middle class in emerging market economies, rising geopolitical tensions, and the push to decarbonisation... Read more continue reading

Catch-up contributions – are they for you?

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This article considers the application of the “catch-up” contribution provisions: When they can be made? How much can be made? What happens if an excess of “catch up” contributions are... Read more continue reading

Millennials locked out of the property market, but super a good option

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Millennials are firmly locked out of the Australian property market and with average dwelling prices in NSW sitting above $1.2 million, now is time for younger Australians to consider other... Read more continue reading

The investment case for global growth equities

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Growth investors generally focus on those companies with sustainable above average growth, those that exhibit high levels of profitability and earnings growth ahead of their peer group. Growth managers tend... Read more continue reading