With the Reserve Bank’s June rate cuts intended in part to stimulate consumer spending, a dive into FE Analytics reveals which funds stand to gain the most from an uptick...
Those investing in ETFs in US and Australian bear strategies may have a sour taste in their mouths after a year of poor returns, while those with ETFs in physical assets ...
As the end of the month approaches, self-managed super fund members with cash to spare are being urged to make a double contribution using an unallocated contribution res...
The megatrend of healthy eating in Western countries is adding to the appeal of agricultural investments, and an industry super fund is adding key assets in the sector to...
The Andrews Government has announced a $250 million Victorian Business Growth Fund for small and medium enterprises, with two major industry super funds offering their su...
Investors need to be wary of “diversification decay” in emerging market (EM) portfolios, as the asset class’s index risk becomes more like systemic, developed-markets ris...
Yesterday’s confirmation that Australia’s economy was at its weakest since the global financial crisis in 2009 should serve as a warning to the public to protect their lo...
Super funds could face legal problems once group insurance for inactive accounts is switched off on 1 July, as members who were unaware they were losing their cover may s...
A major insurer has backdated an update of two of its outdated medical definitions, meaning consumers who had their claim rejected previously may be able to get a new dec...
Super funds aren’t providing adequate high-quality, ethical and sustainable investment options, according to a survey of advisers, with many so-called ethical options fai...
Insignia Financial has confirmed it is considering a preliminary non-binding proposal received from a US private equity giant to acquire the firm. ...
Six of the seven listed financial advice licensees have reported positive share price growth in 2024, with AMP and Insignia successfully reversing earlier losses. ...
A former Brisbane financial adviser has been charged with 26 counts of dishonest conduct regarding a failure to disclose he would receive substantial commission payments ...
Completely agree Peter. The definition of 'significant change is circumstances relevant to the scope of the advice' is s...
This verdict highlights something deeply wrong and rotten at the heart of the FSCP. We are witnessing a heavy-handed, op...
Interesting. Would be good to know the details of the StrategyOne deal....