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ETFs, Investments

Lazard launches first Australian ETF

ETF

Lazard Wealth Management has introduced its first Australian market ETF based on its established Global Listed Infrastructure Fund.

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ETFs, Investments

BlackRock releases emerging markets ETF

Blackrock Emerging markets ETF iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF

Investors will soon have the ability to access emerging markets without the risk of over-allocating to Chinese equities, with a new ETF offering that opportunity set to debut by the end of the month.

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Investments

Bond, equity mix no longer sufficient

SMSF portfolio Steven Miller GSFM Bonds Equities

Bonds are returning to their accepted role as an offset to volatility in equities, but both should be tempered by the use of alternative assets in an SMSF portfolio.

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ETFs, Investments

Global X debuts US infrastructure ETF

Global X ETF Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF

Global X has launched an ETF that aims to capitalise on infrastructure investment in the world’s largest economy.

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Investments, Portfolio Construction, SMSF

Hostplus offers unique unlisted asset access

Hostplus Unlisted assets SMSF SMSF Professionals Day 2024 Portfolio allocations

SMSF members have the ability to benefit from the economies of scale and access to unique investment opportunities a major industry fund enjoys.

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Investments, SMSF

Private credit improves SMSF portfolios

Private credit SMSF Zagga Investment strategy

The inclusion of private credit in an SMSF portfolio can not only boost returns, but also lower the amount of investment risk of the super fund.

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Education, Investments

An avenue for intergenerational assistance

Education bond SMSF

There is a sound avenue worthy of consideration that will allow retirees to provide financial assistance for the education of subsequent generations.

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financial advice, Investments, Regulation

Wholesale tests revision essential

wholesale investor test wholesale client test indexation accountant’s certificates SMSF Association Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand CPA Australia Institute of Public Accountants

Any increase to the wholesale investor tests must include indexation to keep them current, but accountants’ certificates should be removed as they are no longer fit for purpose.

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ETFs, Investments

Fidelity expands active ETF range

ETF Fidelity

Fidelity International is set to add four new active ETFs to its product suite focusing on growth areas in Australia and Asia.

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Investments, Regulation

Sophisticated investor laws require a re-think

Sophisticated investor Retail shareholder Wilson Asset Management

The proposed amendment to the sophisticated investor rules provide an opportunity to review the relevant legislation and make it fairer.

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