US tariffs are poorly designed, badly implemented and are already damaging both the US and global economies. The economic damage will only get worse as uncertainty further undermines business and consumer confidence and results in dislocation of global supply chains. Determining the extent of economic damage, and financial market implications, is difficult because we don’t…
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Global Global markets whipsawed following the “Liberation Day” tariff announcements on April 2, and subsequent developments throughout the month. Volatility was rife and trading volumes were robust. The Volatility Index (VIX) spiked to a 5-year high of 57.8 on April 9, though ended the month sub-25. This move came as markets responded to several significant…
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One of a property lender’s most important jobs is to make sure a borrower can manage the typical home loan term of 30 years. This becomes even more critical from the age of 50 because that 30-year term can see a borrower well into retirement. We have a retirement age in this country of 67,…
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Turning 30 is often accompanied by a degree of increased financial responsibility. It’s an important milestone that generally means you have a little more financial experience under your belt. If you’re lucky, you’ve earnt your money a few different ways and probably even found more ways to spend it. So, how can your 30 something…
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Private credit is increasingly popular with investors but do you really understand what you’re buying? A boom in private credit demand as investors chase higher yields and portfolio diversification is raising concerns around how asset managers are handling valuations, fees and transparency. The fast growing Australian private credit market is estimated to be worth some…
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Scammers are constantly looking for new ways to part you from your hard earned cash. That’s why it’s so important to stay a few steps ahead when it comes to protecting your money. Losing money to fraud can have a big effect on someone’s life – it can be draining for your mental health and…
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Imagine finding thousands in super that you’ve lost track of. Here’s how you can check if you have any lost or unclaimed super. There are over seven million lost and Australian Taxation Office (ATO) super accounts with a total value of $17.8 billion1 – a share of this could be yours. Don’t miss out on super…
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Generally, you can, but there may be other things to consider. When you access your super at retirement, depending on your age and personal circumstances, your super fund may ask you to sign a declaration stating you intend to never return to work again. However, there could be compelling reasons as to why you might…
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Healthcare fell out of favour with investors following the pandemic, but a brighter earnings outlook and strong, long-term tailwinds have renewed interest. BlackRock explain why adding exposure to healthcare may be beneficial this year, despite the impacts of potential US political pressures. Earnings in recovery As we entered 2024, the healthcare sector began transitioning back…
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Super is only for when you retire, right? Well not quite. There are a few times in life when you might have a valid reason to get hold of some of your super savings. When is it time to access your super? Super is your savings for retirement. So it makes sense that there is…
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