Category: Aspire News & Views
Why super and growth assets like shares have to be seen as long-term investments
As we’ve seen recently growth assets like shares have periods of bad short-term performance versus bonds & cash. But they provide superior long-term returns which is essential to grow retirement savings. It makes sense for superannuation to have a high … Continue reading
Information overload: an update and insight on the Coronavirus epidemic
Epidemics can rattle markets, and as fund managers we need to know what is worth reacting to and what is a product of the 24-hour news cycle. Here, we share some learnings, as the World Health Organisation (WHO) continues to … Continue reading
The China Coronavirus outbreak – economic and investment market implications
The last few weeks have seen escalating concern that a new coronavirus (called 2019 novel coronavirus or nCoV) originating in the Chinese city of Wuhan in Hubei province will become a global pandemic. Concern has been heightened after the World … Continue reading
Five key themes to watch out for in 2020
The structure used by an SMSF can determine whether it complies with the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (SIS Act) and regulations. Take for instance SMSFs that invest on a co-operative basis in partnerships and joint ventures. Depending on the … Continue reading
What the regulators are watching with SMSFs and certain structures
The structure used by an SMSF can determine whether it complies with the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (SIS Act) and regulations. Take for instance SMSFs that invest on a co-operative basis in partnerships and joint ventures. Depending on the … Continue reading
The Importance of Being Nearest: why inner-city industrial space is always in vogue
If you’re a celebrity in New York, an apartment in a Tribeca warehouse conversion is a prized accessory. Taylor Swift has a place there, as does Beyoncé. Read More
Why investors should get defensive ahead of August’s reporting season
We’ve had a strong start to the 2019 financial year in terms of price movement of the share market index. We’re back to near record levels for the ASX200 after an almost 25 per cent rating upwards from December lows. … Continue reading
Total super balance and contributions
It’s nearly the end of the financial year and you’ll need to do some planning for next financial year if you’re thinking of making non-concessional super contributions or working out whether you will qualify for the co-contribution or spouse contribution … Continue reading
What the Coalition’s election victory means for Australia’s economy
With the Coalition returning to government following Saturday’s Federal election, it’s likely to be business as usual for the Australian economy. Read More
Inflation undershoots in Australia
Surprisingly weak Australian inflation has led to expectations the Reserve Bank will soon cut rates. But what’s driving low inflation? Is it really that bad? Why not just lower the inflation target? Will rate cuts help?And what does it mean … Continue reading
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