August is a big month on the local financial calendar because that’s when most ASX companies report their full-year …
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Superannuation contribution limits for 2016-17
Australia has had limits on superannuation contributions since 1 July 2007. These fall into two broad categories: …
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Federal Budget flags superannuation changes
The 2016-17 Federal Budget announced a raft of wide-ranging changes to Australia's superannuation system. Though just …
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Do you need more yield assets when you retire?
The thought of retirement can be unsettling for many people. Giving up the security of your business or employment …
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Australian company profits surprisingly good
The first half profit reporting season has now drawn to a close and the news has generally been better than expected. …
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Global funds retain their faith in US equities
Driven by signs of economic recovery and the prospect of higher interest rates, the US dollar has powered ahead over the …
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Global funds still keen on Europe
The latest Wren Advisers Portfolio Poll shows that global fund managers continued to favour European stocks during the …
Do broker recommendations add value?
Stockbroking research can sometimes move share prices and trading volumes dramatically. But are broker recommendations …
World price/earnings ratios
Australia's price/earnings (P/E) ratio of 16.8 ranks it twenty-fourth among the world's most active share …
Does financial advice add up?
Most investors have probably wondered whether it’s worth paying for financial advice. You might believe that no-one has …