News : Investments

Financial Advice, Investments

Dixon director has case dismissed

A case brought by ASIC against a Dixon Advisory director alleging a breach of duties in regards to decisions about the insolvency of the advice group has been dismissed.

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Bonds, Investments

Falling rates boost bond appeal

Interest rates have reached their high point and are likely to start falling, taking the shine off term deposits, but these can be replaced with quality bond investments providing similar returns.

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ESG, Investments

ESG labels unreliable

Investors have been encouraged to do their own research on the ESG claims of investment products to ensure they are true to label.

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Investments, Private Assets

Private markets being unlocked for SMSFs

A fund manager is providing SMSF members with additional avenues allowing them to access investment opportunities in global private markets.

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Investments, Property

Thinktank fund gets investment-grade rating

Thinktank has been given an investment-grade rating by SQM Research for its Income Trust aimed at several cohorts, including SMSFs.

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International Shares, Investments

Market concentration fears overblown

Global market Concentration Insync Funds Management US market

The view that global markets are becoming concentrated around tech stocks is not matched by reality, but caution should be exercised with local and Asian markets.

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Economy, International Shares, Investments

US to avoid hard recession

United States Recession Economy Diversification

The US is likely to avoid a severe recession and sustained levels of high inflation, but its economy will be bumpy regardless of the election outcome.

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ASIC, Investments

ASIC issues share scam alert

ASIC Shares Scam identity theft

ASIC has urged individuals to remain vigilant amid a rise in scams targeting shares held in the portfolio accounts of Australian investors.

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Investments, SMSF

Term deposit returns less than zero

Term deposit Interest rates SMSF Self-managed superannuation fund

Real returns from term deposits are currently less than zero and should prompt SMSF investors to look at other sources of fixed income.

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ETFs, Investments

Growth-focused ETF now available

Global X GARP Global X S&P World Ex-Australia GARP ETF ETF Exchange-traded fund

Global X has introduced a GARP ETF onto the Australian market, blending aspects of both value and growth investing.

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