A relief rally for (most) markets Global shares rose 10% and 3.6% in hedged and unhedged terms, respectively. Emerging markets were relative underperformers (up 2%) as their currencies remained under pressure during the month with the Australian dollar appreciating against…
Passive investment strategies and illiquidity issues within the industry fund sector could spell big trouble for your retirement nest egg. The biggest indicator industry funds are in trouble is they have asked to borrow money from the government to meet…
What is income protection? Also known as ‘salary continuance insurance’ or ‘disability income insurance’, income protection provides a portion of your income, for example 75% of your annual salary, if you are unable to work due to injury or sickness…
Did you know there is over 10 [1] million Australians with a superannuation account, approximately 36% of which hold more super accounts, which make up $20.8 [2] billion in ‘lost super’. Is some of that yours? Find it Moved house?…
Our lives, livelihoods and conversations are all consumed by the impacts of the coronavirus. The 24/7 media is in overdrive with doom and gloom as we comprehend what life will look like over the coming months. Our country is shutting…
The last few weeks have not been fun to watch for anyone invested in the Australian stock market. The spread of COVID-19 and the societal response has caused a negative growth shock similar to that of the GFC. The degree…
