The 2020-21 Federal Budget to be handed down on 6 October will be one of the most crucial in Australia’s history. The Budget will provide a further update on the economic and fiscal impacts of the coronavirus in Australia and is expected to set out the path to economic recovery. September 2020 The 2020-21 Federal…
September 10, 2020
Integrating ESG Values into Core in Australia
Content provided by S&P Dow Jones Indices An increasing number of investors require indices that are aligned with their investment objectives and their personal or institutional values. The S&P/ASX 200 ESG Index was designed with both of these needs in mind. With the S&P/ASX 200 ESG Index, investors are now able to move ESG from…
July 17, 2020
ATO figures can reveal true picture about LRBAs
Content provided by Thinktank Written by Per Amundsen, Head of Research, Thinktank The numbers around Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangements (LRBAs), the borrowing instrument that took effect in 2006 to allow self-managed super funds (SMSFs) access to leverage, can easily – and sometimes deliberately – be misinterpreted.  Let us cite two examples. In December 2014,…
July 14, 2020
Take control of your super – Time to set up an SMSF?
Setting up an SMSF can be complicated. Not getting it right can materially affect your financial situation and retirement plans. The first question you need to be sure about is whether an SMSF is the right fit. Seeking advice from an SMSF Specialist can help you determine this answer. Some considerations include: Do you have…
July 1, 2020
Overview of unlisted trusts
Content provided by Primewest Group Investor Relations Unlisted Trusts offer investors the opportunity of investing in various commercial properties eg. Office buildings, Shopping centres, large format retail, Agriculture, tourism, industrial/logistics etc. Unlisted trusts give investors the ability to invest in this type of asset without the large costs involved in purchasing these assets. Typically the…
June 30, 2020
Persistence of Australian Active Funds
Content provided by S&P Dow Jones Indices While comparing returns against a benchmark is a common practice to evaluate the performance of active funds, performance persistence is an additional test of the fund managers’ skills at overcoming different market environments. In this report, we measured the performance persistence of active funds that outperformed their peers…
June 30, 2020
LRBAs hold up well during COVID-19
Content provided by Thinktank Written by Per Amundsen, Head of Research, Thinktank If there has been a common refrain from critics of Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangements (LRBAs) since their inception in September 2007, it’s that self-managed super funds (SMSFs) using this debt instrument could be fatally exposed in economic or financial crises. Yet 13 years…
June 18, 2020
An Introduction to Bonds
Content provided by OTG Capital https://vimeo.com/430196240/69c8f40b5f Presented by: Ray Trevisan, Director and Fund Manager, OTG CapitalDuration: 18 Minutes Content provided by: Disclaimer: The views, comments and opinions aired during this presentation should not be construed or viewed as financial advice. Any commentary is General Advice only and does not take into account your objectives, financial…
June 15, 2020
The outlook for gold: The GFC vs COVID-19
Content provided by The Perth Mint Gold was a highly sought after asset class during the Global Financial Crisis (GFC), with the yellow metal outperforming as investors rushed toward this trusted safe haven. We’ve seen a similar market reaction in 2020, with the price of gold rising by 13% in the first five months of…
June 10, 2020
Your 2020 end of financial year (EOFY) considerations
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone’s lives, and SMSF trustees are no exception. While the worst of the pandemic is (hopefully) behind us, you may still have difficult questions to ponder as you focus on how best to position your SMSF in 2020-21, as well as meet your fund’s annual regulatory obligations for 2019-20. If…