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Ignorance isn't bliss in super: Research

ALLY SELBY  |  MONDAY, 25 MAY 2020
... allocation at the wrong time can jeopardise a lifetime of savings." This lack of financial literacy can prove treacherous in times of market volatility, she added. "Australian super funds - including the team at Russell Investments Master Trust - work ...

Balanced funds fundamentally flawed

ALLY SELBY  |  MONDAY, 25 MAY 2020
... much lower." Unless investors address asset allocation within their portfolios they will continue to experience falls in times of economic weakness, he said. "At this junction, this is particularly concerning given the bleak global economic outlook and ...

MLC launches new advice business

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 25 MAY 2020
... while offering unparalleled support for advisers," MLC acting group executive, advice Geoff Rogers said. "These challenging times have shown the true value of relationships and the power of community, and the advice industry is enduring extraordinary ...

House prices expected to tumble

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2020
... rising unemployment were likely to drive an oversupply in housing. "Forecasting housing prices is difficult at the best of times, but at the moment it is particularly challenging," HSBC said. "Although interest rates are at record lows, which should ...

Banks urged to step up

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2020
... whether a financial crisis. However, he said those capital and liquidity buffers the big banks have built up in the good times should be used to support the economy - not to support shareholders. "If there was ever a time to allow these buffers to be ...

Super advocate takes FSC to task over TPD tests

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2020
... handling process of TPD insurance. O'Halloran cited the report's finding that claims made under these tests were five times less likely to succeed. "Restrictive tests have no place in TPD insurance, whether during a pandemic or not. Super Consumers ...

Active versus passive: The debate continues

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2020
... manager fixed income & multi-asset, said active investment is important and allows flexibility, especially in these current times. "It gives you an opportunity both from the top down and the bottom up to build a robust portfolio that can stand different ...

Merging super funds guaranteed tax relief

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2020
... merged. CGT rollover relief designed to reduce that liability was previously a temporary measure, which was extended several times. The most recent extension was due to expire on July 1. However as a result of the bill's passage, Financial Services Council ...

Asset allocation in a post-pandemic world

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2020
In times of extreme volatility, it's more important than ever to ensure proper diversification, but the decisions made now will affect performance once we return to the status quo. Within the allocation to growth and defensive assets, it's crucial to ...

Technical Services Forum: Testing risk tolerance

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2020
In uncertain times clients may not be as risk tolerant as previously thought, the virtual Challenger Financial Standard Technical Services Forum has heard. Digitally presenting, Challenger's head of technical services Andrew Lowe said many financial ...