Private wealth seen as significant area of jobs growth
Advancing technologies, the explosion of 'big data' and greater regulation are changing the shape of financial advisers in the investment industry,
Share market tipped to gain in 2023 after fall in 2022
While share prices have fallen this year, Australian companies remain well-cashed-up and profits sit at record highs, which will help to drive gains next year,...
Global asset portfolios to deliver 5% a year: BCA
New research from BCA Consulting predicts Australian equities will outperform global equities over the next 10 to 15 years.
Hit to retirement savings expected in 2021-22
As share markets fall, superannuation research houses are predicting a negative financial year for both balanced and growth superannuation funds.
Hit to banks to come from higher rates
Following the Reserve Bank of Australia's decision to increase the cash rate by 50 basis point this month, the big banks have quickly raised interest rates on...
Block survey reveals Aussies relatively optimistic about Bitcoin
Too much volatility and an uncertain regulatory outlook are the most common reasons for people to avoid Bitcoin, though Australia ranks higher than the UK,...
ATO draws up hit list for 2021-22 tax returns
The Australian Taxation Office has warned people not to make the mistake of double-dipping their deductions in their tax return this year after identifying...
Level of managed funds dips from record high
Australia's managed fund industry shrank in the March quarter of 2022 from the December 2021 quarter to $4.48 trillion
House price weakness may limit rate rises
The central bank expects house price growth to ease this year and house prices are already falling in Sydney and Melbourne; economists expect that price...
Active v passive debate more relevant than ever
As global share market volatility becomes the norm, active fund managers argue their expertise is needed to help protect against losses and deliver robust...
SMSF numbers jump, top industry fund growth in 2022
The lockdowns of 2021 and a trend for younger people to set up a self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) have driven a sharp growth in the number of funds...
Thematic ETFs drop like hot cakes
Funds into thematic exchange traded funds (ETFs) have dried up this year as technology stocks get hit globally.
Good time to buy quality semiconductor companies, say experts
For investors looking to build positions in quality technology firms, the US computer chip giants are trading at attractive price levels, with many brokers now...
Fertility rate set to rise, bond yields with it
Aging populations are putting strain on pension and health care systems and the Covid-19 pandemic, by causing people to delay births and pushing up the number...
Some market neutral funds don't live up to promises
Amid ongoing elevated volatility, some financial advisers are recommending that investors hold alternative investments, including market neutral funds, which...
Superannuation returns hit by volatility
A bounce in share markets in March supported superannuation fund performance in the first quarter of 2022. However, with inflation concerns mounting, global...