Zenith re-rates Select Alternatives Portfolio

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Zenith has re-applied its ‘Recommended’ rating on the Select Alternatives Portfolio (SAP) following the replacement of former portfolio manager Robert Graham-Smith with external hires, as well as the appointment of... Read more continue reading

Zenith rates the Analytic Global Managed Volatility Fund

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The Analytic Global Managed Volatility Fund, offered by Macquarie Professional Series, aims to reduce the volatility of the MSCI World ex Australia index while meeting or exceeding the return of... Read more continue reading

SuperGuardian launches new SMSF offering

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The Adelaide-based SMSF administrator SuperGuardian has launched a second SMSF offering designed to capture the exponential growth in the self-directed investor space. Olivia Long, Chief Executive Officer of SuperGuardian, one... Read more continue reading

Property Funds Association appoints Jason Huljich as President

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The Property Funds Association of Australia (PFA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Huljich as its new President. The PFA is a professional body for the unlisted property... Read more continue reading

Effective retirement planning a key challenge for the industry

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Specialist investment research house Lonsec says advisers and investment managers need to review existing attitudes to retirement planning if they are to effectively meet the financial needs of the steadily... Read more continue reading

Morningstar wraps up research on Global Listed Infrastructure

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Morningstar today released its Sector Wrap-Up for global listed infrastructure funds, covering eight strategies. Key Findings Funds which achieve Morningstar Analyst RatingsTM of Gold, Silver, or Bronze are designated Morningstar... Read more continue reading

Who is really paying for higher super contributions?

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On 1 July 2013, the compulsory super guarantee charge (SGC) rate will increase from 9 to 9.25 per cent but many Australians may not have thought about how it’s being... Read more continue reading

Australian investors join global multi-asset push

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Russell Investments is predicting a major step-change in the way Australian institutions approach their investment challenges in the coming decade – forecasting a flood of demand for outcome oriented, multi-asset... Read more continue reading

CGT small business concessions warning

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Business owners wanting to use the capital gains tax (CGT) small business concessions to maximise the value of their businesses as they enter retirement have to appreciate there can be... Read more continue reading

SPAA issues note of caution on ASIC report

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) has cautioned against any over-reaction following the release of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) report into professional advice in the self-managed... Read more continue reading