SuperConcepts has launched its first education initiative for trustees via an online education course, which will help simplify the way trustees learn about the requirements and responsibilities of running their SMSF.

Impressive Australian initial public offering (IPO) returns in May pointed to a strong IPO market for 2016, according to OnMarket BookBuilds.

The United States private rental apartment sector was providing investors with twice the rental yield and less associated risk compared to the Australian investment apartment sector, according to global investment manager Spire Capital.

Despite the gloom and doubt surrounding China and other emerging market economies, light at the end of the tunnel should appear this year as conditions are expected to improve.

The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) and Perth Mint have announced a collaboration to distribute new precious metals derivatives to the international market, maximising export income from Australia’s gold production.

Active global equity managers generally outperformed their benchmark over the past 12 months, delivering excellent returns for investors in 2015, according to research house Zenith.