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Real Estate: is now a good time to invest?

There is no shortage of negative sentiment around property right now, but that doesn’t mean investors should avoid it. There are significant opportunities to make money, ...

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Reducing the admin burden of life insurance

OnePath’s Pre-Assessment Wizard has been awarded the Canstar Innovation Excellence Award for 2018. It’s one of many OnePath initiatives that will save you time and improv...

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It's the difference that makes the difference

A global share fund means investing in a wide variety of companies and it’s the difference between those companies that can boost returns and reduce risk....

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Caitlin’s Story – the Power of AIA Australia’s Family Protection

A sick child is every parent’s worst nightmare, and although it can’t be prevented, you can help your clients be prepared for it....

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Is platform cash burning a hole in your clients’ portfolios?

Simply choosing “the default option” when it comes to the decision of where to best park a client’s cash on investment platforms could be a missed opportunity when an int...

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Ausbil MicroCap Fund recognised by SQM Research

SQM research has awarded Ausbil’s MicroCap Fund a 4 star “Superior” rating. The 4 star “Superior” rating indicates that the Fund is suitable for inclusion on most approve...

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PIMCO Secular Outlook: Rude Awakenings

The global economy and financial markets could be entering a new era of potentially radical change. It’s time to position for the opportunities ahead....

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Protecting your client's SMSF savings in the event of a divorce

The prospect of a divorce is not something that most people getting married would be contemplating and when it comes to your client's SMSF things can become more complica...

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Investment bonds: simplifying family trusts

Did you know a discretionary or family trust can reduce or even eliminate the level of its distributable income if invested in one or multiple investment bonds?...

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Keeping you ahead with personal service and support

By providing award-winning personal service and support, Colonial First State takes the time to listen and offer solutions to keep financial advisers and their clients ah...