Timing of negative super returns can determine fate of retirees

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A combination of factors has created fertile ground for market volatility, resulting in a bumpy ride for super members, who have experienced six negative monthly returns over the past year.... Read more continue reading

Revocation of an Enduring Power of Attorney

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Sometimes it’s necessary to change your power of attorney in which case you’re going to need to revoke the existing appointment. What would happen if you decided that the person... Read more continue reading

Eaton Vance announces new Director of Institutional Business Development, Australia & New Zealand

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Eaton Vance Australia Pty. Ltd., a subsidiary of Eaton Vance Corp. (NYSE: EV), has announced the appointment of Ty Thurgood as Director of Institutional Business Development, Australia and New Zealand.... Read more continue reading

Weekly market update – week ending 6 September, 2019

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week Good news week! It certainly seemed that way for financial markets with a lot of relatively small positives – the US... Read more continue reading

Zurich Investments launches new Global Growth Opportunities SMA  

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Zurich Investments has announced the launch of a new Separately Managed Account (SMA) focused on global growth opportunities. The Zurich Investments Global Growth Opportunities SMA allows investors the opportunity to... Read more continue reading

Don’t be blown off your feet by the new whistleblower protections

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New whistleblower protections expand who is protected and what they can disclose. This regime applies to regulated companies and financial service providers including banks, life companies, general insurers and superannuation... Read more continue reading

Is recession already baked in?

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After major indices on US stock markets hit all-time highs in July, the plunge in bond yields is bringing increasingly agitated warnings about worsening growth and recession. Writing in a... Read more continue reading

Ausbil Active Sustainable Equity Fund ‘recommended’ by Lonsec

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Research house Lonsec has given a ‘recommended’ rating for the Ausbil Active Sustainable Equity Fund. The rating indicates that Lonsec believes the fund has substantial potential to outperform over the... Read more continue reading

Nine reasons why recession remains unlikely in Australia

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Key points Australian growth is likely to remain weak over the next year. Expect further monetary & fiscal stimulus. However, while the risks have gone up, recession remains unlikely: tax... Read more continue reading

Implemented Portfolios makes strategic appointments amidst accelerated growth

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Australian based Managed Discretionary Accounts provider, Implemented Portfolios Limited (Implemented Portfolios) has announced the strategic appointments of Naomi Christopher to National Manager – Marketing and Communications, and David Plumb as... Read more continue reading