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Rice Warner questions super return targets

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2020
... be misleading both for members' plans and for peer comparisons," the firm said. "The recent market turbulence provides a good reason for funds to review whether their MySuper asset allocation and design has performed as expected, is appropriate for the ...

COVID-19 creates case for robo-advice

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2020
... right now. She had a retired client call her asking to buy travel and bank shares because they thought the companies were good value. Those travel companies have seen their share prices slide further since. "It took a few phone calls to explain that ...

Opportunities abound in COVID-19 environment

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2020
... COVID-19 has endowed on markets has opened up opportunities not seen in decades, according to a $9.5 billion Aussie investment manager. However, in order to take advantage of these opportunities investors must be selective within both sectors and stocks ...

Calls for super funds, government to collaborate on energy security

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2020
... country or a company's decision on whether or not to do it," Blackburn said. Blackburn says while the new reserve is a good start, the government should still release analysis of its risks and vulnerabilities of Australia's energy reserves, to ...

Trust in advisers lifts as pandemic fear ensues

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2020
... see their adviser as a 'life coach' in moments that matter, like now," he said. "MLC's enduring belief is that good financial advice is worth it. This research shows that in moments like these, clients share this view." Lloyd said the current ...

Retirement review goes off the rails

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 28 FEB 2020
... come by in an industry whose participants have a propensity to shout their arguments at one another. "So how can we get a good system if we're just shouting at each other? I think that's one of the things that hopefully will be recognised," he says. ...

Factor investing, sustainability a perfect match

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 20 FEB 2020
... sustainability aspects have become increasingly important around the globe and we see more and more asset owners having very good ideas about what they want. "They want to build more customized solutions related to ESG elements, but also we see more ...

Lowe snaps back at critics

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 6 FEB 2020
... households feel comfortable to lift their spending again." However, Lowe added that it is possible to have "too much of a good thing" and the central bank is aware of the risk of low rates encouraging too much borrowing and driving excessive valuations. ...

Credit Suisse backs sustainability amid Federer furore

ALLY SELBY  |  MONDAY, 13 JAN 2020
... become quite complex, but having a clear understanding of the beliefs you want incorporated in your investments will be a good guide to at least improving the sustainability characteristics of your portfolio." McAuley suggests applying three consecutive ...

Financial Standard Holiday Cooking Guide 2019

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 20 DEC 2019
... While the pasta is cooking start to make the creamy tuna sauce by heating a medium sized pan over a medium - high heat, add a good drizzle of olive oil. Add the diced red onion and cook until softened. Add the sliced semi-sun-dried tomatoes - stir - ...