listed investment companies

Tools & guides

Closed-ended investment funds have received negative press lately, writes Angus Gluskie, so how do they work and what do investors need to know about premiums and discou...

Policy & Regulation

LIC stamping fee exemption to be extended

The ban on conflicted remuneration to listed investment companies will be extended following a consultation by the Treasury, removing an impediment to the FASEA exam exte...

Financial planning

Who earned the stamping fee exemption millions?

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has pointed to hundreds of millions earned by stockbrokers, advisers and advice firms as a result of the stamping fee...

Financial planning

LICAT calls for recognition of ‘misunderstood’ investment trusts

The Listed Investment Companies and Trusts Association has called for Treasury to recognise the importance of listed investment trusts and companies to the Australian eco...

Financial planning

Aussie investors adopt more defensive stance

More investors are looking to protect their assets and income from market falls and environmental, social, and governance factors are becoming a priority when selecting i...

Funds management

Affluence opens LIC fund

Boutique fund manager, Affluence Funds Management, has announced that it has launched a new fund targeting discounted listed investment companies....

Features

ETFs v LICs: Exploring the listed investment market

There are no shortage of product structures for those looking to try their luck with listed investments. Balaji Gopal makes the case for exchange traded funds, one of man...