Alicia Gregory, Head of Private Equity, MLC So much of our data is stored in the “cloud” these days. But where exactly is your data? Is it safe? And why are companies comfortable putting your valuable information into this virtual world? So what … [Read more...]
Change is in the wind for China
Dr Ben McCaw, MLC The past 18 months have presented investors with significant geopolitical risks. There has been a profound uptick in populism across Europe, the UK voted to exit the EU and in the largest economy in the world - the US - President … [Read more...]
3 Reasons why Unwinding of Quantitative Easing Matters
What is quantitative easing? Quantitative easing is when central banks purchase assets from the market to lower interest rates and increase credit availability to help stimulate the economy. Eight years after the inception of quantitative easing … [Read more...]
Mid – Caps are anything but Middling
Antares Equities Does company size matter when it comes to investment returns? Antares Equities explains. A commonly held perception in investing is that small companies provide the best exposure to growth and hence capital appreciation in the … [Read more...]
The power of extra salary-sacrificed contributions
As the first quarter of 2017-18 draws to a close, it's worth checking whether you are making the most of your ability to make regular salary-sacrificed super contributions. If your salary-sacrificing contributions are lagging, think about stepping … [Read more...]
I want a retirement investment plan – where do I start?
Many Australians don’t have to think twice about saving for retirement because their employer regularly contributes on their behalf. These savings then have decades to grow and years to ride out the ups and downs of the share market. But what … [Read more...]
Salary sacrificing super
If you make voluntary super contributions through a salary sacrifice agreement you should be aware of how your contributions will affect your super balance. You can agree with your employer for your voluntary contribution to be in addition to your … [Read more...]
Five investment barriers to recognise if you're over 55
For investors approaching their mid-fifties, or for those who've already met the milestone, it's worth being aware of the psychological barriers that can impact our decision making, so we can take steps to overcome them. Here are five common … [Read more...]
Why Our Careers Are Not Ours Alone!
Our careers are not ours alone. They are the product of and the input of many. From our teachers – both formal and informal, family who support us and friends, industry associations, mentors, advocates, colleagues and so on. To have the mindset that … [Read more...]
The great Australian (retiree) dream
A recent Vanguard research paper, Retirement transitions in four countries, found that that 59 per cent of Australia's recent retirees surveyed believe they are highly satisfied with their current financial situation. This compares with 24 per cent … [Read more...]
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