Size isn't everythingBY BILL WATSON | FRIDAY, 1 JUL 2022 4:25PM It is timely with a new federal government to ask the question; has the focus on fund size in the superannuation system run its course?
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What does the new government mean for super?
The new Labor Government will be a strong supporter of superannuation. In fact, the Prime Minister in his election night comments mentioned his government's ...
Time to rethink emerging market debt?
Emerging market debt has had a tough 2022 so far but the market is reaching an inflection point. Much of the bad news is in the past and yields are beginning ...
Reconfiguring portfolios for a structural turning point
Superannuation's structural tailwinds of the past 30 years are morphing into headwinds and traditional diversification is challenged. (As an industry) ...
Bitcoin in an SMSF
Attention has recently been given to the addition of non-traditional investments such as bitcoin in SMSF portfolios. Before doing so, SMSF trustees should ...
Absolutely agree Bill Watson, should always be a place for smaller funds that understand and are close to their members allowing them to provide the personalised service and performance that members need.