Eight tips for investing in spin-offs
When a parent spins off an asset it no longer wants into a separate company, how do you decide whether the demerger is worth your time?
The moment Turnbull finally showed a backbone
A fortnight ago this column accused Malcolm Turnbull of lacking spine. We're happy to now retract that, because he's showing a lot of backbone in tackling the Senate.
Macquarie's junk-yard dogs need a leash
Macquarie's junk debt portfolio is worth $10.1 billion, or a touch more than the bank's $9.8 billion in common equity. If you get the risk wrong, you could end up inflicting serious pain on a systematically important bank.
Estate planning super strategies face the axe
'Super recycling', as this strategy has been described, may not last beyond the May 3 federal budget.
Cineworld closes curtain on blockbuster year
UK-listed cinema operator Cineworld has enjoyed a strong performance on the back of a series of successful movie releases in 2015.
Value investors left pondering if rally is for real
A change is in the air. The most unloved stocks are getting some affection, raising hopes that the long, cold winter for value investors mig...
Don't waste a good demerger
Fund managers believe the big banks can create more shareholder value through demergers, or spin-offs.
Lendlease builds into a promising prospect
You would think that Lendlease has been riding high. But the share price tells another story.
Trustees must follow rules on property
Using a self-managed super fund to acquire a property has become a popular strategy with investors.
Collectibles lose their gleam for trustees
From July 1, new legislation takes effect that will tighten the rules around collectibles and ensure trustees make investment decisions base...
