The hedge fund industry is currently worth around $208 billion in Australia alone(1). But while investors are familiar with the concept of traditional managed funds, there is less awareness of... read more →
Recent media has focussed on the risks of investing in geared property by self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) and whether it is really the right long-term decision for a member’s retirement. ... read more →
The popularity of Self Managed Super Funds (SMSFs) has increased substantially over the past few years. In fact, SMSFs now account for about one third of total superannuation savings. One... read more →
What is 'Scalping'? 'Scalping' is a trading strategy that attempts to make many profits on small price changes. Traders who implement this strategy will place anywhere from 10 to a... read more →
With the ageing of the Australian population, many of us will face the prospect of requiring assistance or living out our days in assisted accommodation. The current Australian Aged Care... read more →
SMSF Trends confirmed by Newcastle / Hunter firm The increase in establishing self-managed superannuation funds (SMSF) by younger people as seen by Andrew Frith, CEO of The Self-Managed Super Specialists,... read more →
Do You Know What a “Black Swan Event” Is? Living in Australia we are very used to seeing black swans, so would naturally assume it relates either to a special... read more →
Sovereign debt is a debt instrument guaranteed by a government. Sovereign bonds are bonds issued by a national government in a foreign currency to finance the issuing country's growth. Sovereign... read more →