Sunlight: The obvious solution to unlisted asset valuation doubtsBY ANNIKA BRADLEY | FRIDAY, 12 AUG 2022 1:06PMAPRA's recent commitment to update SPG531 - Valuation cannot come soon enough. The financial year-end performance data has been met with suspicion from investors, advisers ... Upgrade your subscription to access this article
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Without some solid reforms, the current "mark your own homework" system of valuation will create a giant game of musical chairs for Australian retirement savings.
If you retire earlier enough, you walk away with the high valuations. If you retire late enough, the years of over-valuation will be revealed, and you will get what's left over, when reality finally hits.