February
Do I need a financial planner and how do I find the right one for me?
Financial advice isn’t cheap, so if you’re going to get some help with your money, here’s how to make sure it pays off.
August 2024
Green super: Why investors hesitate to walk the talk
Lower investment returns and concerns about greenwashing are proving strong headwinds for green super.
May 2023
Paul Xiradis has been investing for 40 years. Here’s what he’s buying
The Ausbil executive chairman and founder is up for the “challenge” of a low earnings growth environment and says decarbonisation and China’s recovery offer rare bright spots.
November 2021
Ethical ETFs are a part of the big play
Great care and thought have gone into the construction of exchange-traded funds dealing with the ESG theme, says the CEO of BetaShares.
May 2021
ESG is a game changer for investors
Strong customer demand for environmental, social and governance considerations is driving old-style investing into the ground.
Cutting-edge technology puts investors in driver’s seat
Today’s investors have access to markets and trading opportunities which in the past were the exclusive domain of stockbrokers, bankers, and hedge funds.
Women lead the charge into SMSF
Self-managed super is attracting the interest of those segments of society that have traditionally done poorly for want of control over their finances.
Panorama signals new vistas in virtual environment
Relationship and trust are important aspects of investment advice and the personal experience element helps in the decision-making process for investors.
Advisers make a huge difference during volatile times
Timely investment decisions can add thousands of dollars to super accounts, hence the importance of competent advisers.
July 2020
How robo-advice is changing investing
Despite the popularity of robo-advice, there is a strong role in wealth management for financial advisers.
May 2018
Queensland bigwigs depart Macquarie Private Weath
Two of Macquarie Private Wealth's biggest business writers have left the troubled bank.
June 2017
Multiple challenges for super funds which not all are ready to meet
Financial and regulatory pressures, disruptive technologies and changing member expectations are all at play.
The merger option for small super funds
Everyone in super knows the maths: the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has 183 super funds on its database.
Australia's retirement scheme ranked among world's best
Retirement funding is an area in which Australia punches well above its weight.
Preparing for the 8000 days of retirement
Society needs to radically rethink how people spend their retirement years.
Smaller super funds should consider partnerships
A few underperforming funds going under would have a catastrophic effect on many people's retirements.
Super funds need to realise their members are in charge
Super members need to be treated like consumers.