Opinion

Despite the world of investment and superannuation seemingly becoming more streamlined by the month, the manner in which many firms and products charge has only increased in complexity.

GAM Investments As has become the norm in these unique circumstances, GAM Investments, the Swiss-based 170bn asset manager will be running it’s Asia Conference virtually this year. GAM have always stood out as industry leading managers with a particular specialty in alternative and absolute return strategies, including their Systematic and Alternative Risk Premia options. The…

One of the hottest tech stocks in the US market at present – which is really saying something – is advertising technology company The Trade Desk.

In response to the economic fall out of COVID-19, the Australian government took a short term focus of survival and a “let’s get everyone through this” mentality.

The specialist global listed infrastructure investment manager, known for its research-driven active management and ESG integration strategies, is looking to launch an unhedged version of its RARE Income Fund.

Nucleus Wealth has launched an SMA that allows investors to take a stand on diversity

Covid-19 accelerated markets’ entropy and risk takers will evolve their investment approaches. Crisis creates disruption and Covid-19 is no exception, bringing new complexities, new opportunities and new risks to the investment landscape. From Amundi’s research angle, they have put together a list of what the pandemic has triggered in the economy, read the full White…

Based on a 2017 Productivity Commission report, the NDIS is anticipated to support approximately 475,000 people at cost of $22 billion, in its first year. Providing appropriate housing for individuals living with a disability, referred to as Specialist disability accommodation (SDA), is a key priority for the NDIS.

Australia’s army of self-managed super fund (SMSF) proprietors show their patriotism in their asset allocation: while they have just under 30% of their portfolios in Australian shares, on the most recent data, their international share holdings are a fraction of this, at 1.2%.

What is sustainable? In this case I’m not referring to dividends, which clearly weren’t sustainable given the flood of ‘deferrals’ and cancellations delivered in recent months. This week I’m referring to sustainability, as in ‘is a company operating sustainably and not pillaging solely for profit?’.

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare (ASX: FPH) has released its FY20 full-year result for the 12 months to 31 March 2020. What is Fisher & Paykel Healthcare? Fisher & Paykel is a manufacturer, designer and marketer of products & systems for use in respiratory care, acute care and the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. The company has…

The Australian Taxation Office has announced it will take no prisoners in situations where applicants are found deliberately exploiting the early release super system. The tax office has already stopped applications and prevented super money from being released and reviews circumstances after an application has been processed. Members, who have lost their job or had…