News : Investments

Documentation, Investments

Investment strategy needs yearly review

SMSF Self-managed superannuation investment strategy SMSF Association Neil Sparks

Generally the SMSF investment strategy should be reviewed every 12 months, but does not automatically need amending as a result of the process.

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Investments

Gold producers continue to shine

gold price gold developers mining companies Maple-Brown Abbott Phillip Hudak

The rising price of gold has made the asset more valuable, but has also driven up the shares of producers in the sector, including some small-cap Australian firms.

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ASIC, Investments

Greenwashing actions revealed

ASIC has tackled close to 50 cases of greenwashing in the investment and super sector in the past 15 months, with the regulator’s response including taking court action and issuing heavy penalties.

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ETFs, Investments

Three new ETFs enter the market

International wealth manager Dimensional Fund Advisors has launched three actively managed ETFs on the ASX to expand and complement its existing product range in Australia.

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Investments, Private Assets, Property

Private credit an alternative property route

Investing directly into property is very popular among Australians, but access to real estate via private credit vehicles is worth considering.

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Economy, Investments

US recession unlikely

Recession US Interest rates Equities

An analysis of several key economic indicators suggests the US is likely to avoid a recession, with the possibility for an economic recovery instead.

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Investments, Private Assets

Inflation boosts private credit appeal

Inflation Interest rates Private credit Fixed income assets

Rising inflation and cost-of-living pressures have reduced the value of fixed income investments, but made private credit more attractive with its direct link to interest rates.

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Australian Shares, Business news, Investments

Current-year IPO activity very low

Initial public offer IPO HLB Mann Judd

Pervading economic factors have resulted in low levels of activity from the IPO market in the first half of 2024.

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International Shares, Investments

Smaller Asian markets set for strong return

Asian economies Man GLG Inflation Interest rates

Smaller Asian economies reliant on the US to drop its interest rates are set to do well when they fall as their share markets have become underpriced and overlooked for a long period.

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Bonds, Investments

Bonds primed for rebound after rate cuts

Bonds Corporate bonds Income Asset Management Interest rate Cuts

Interest rate cuts due by the end of the year are expected to spark renewed investor interest in the corporate bond market.

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