The biggest risk in real estate today is doing nothingBY CATHY MARCUS, RAIMONDO AMABILE | WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026 3:19PM As we look at the market today, one thing is clear: volatility and geopolitical noise loom large. But the biggest risk we see for real estate is not the noise; it is sitting on the sidelines.
 Super is Murray's big rockProperly calibrating the superannuation system is the most important policy change from the Murray review of the financial system.  Does focusing on the price of super make it healthy?Anyone reading the latest Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) report into the private health insurance industry could be easily excused ...  Fifty-seven, enough alreadyI'm all for democratic expression, free speech and freedom of association but with 57 industry and professional associations all claiming some interest ...  Am I about to be disrupted?Before anyone yawns about another disruption piece, how would you feel if I said one of superannuation's largest components is ripe for change? Uber's not after taxis, it's after financial servicesThis fascination with Uber seems to know no end. For the business world to be so worried about a company that seems to only organise car rides there has ... Don't leave Gen Y behind in super tax debateWhen attending superannuation industry forums as a media man there are a couple of moments I always enjoy - personal stories and practical examples. The Hayne Plane's super flightAvid readers would note Australia's superannuation system appears, on the surface, to be leaps and bounds ahead of our friends in the United States. Stop talking superannuation downYou really have to marvel at the superannuation industry's ability to denigrate itself and frighten away its members. Super's problem is too little choice. Really?There I was thinking that the fundamental purpose of superannuation was enabling Australians to build up their account balances so they might be able ... |
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