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- Opinion
- Australian economy
When will Victoria’s COVID-19 crisis peak?
The lesson for investors is the importance of accounting for the possibility of irrational decisions from policymakers.
- Updated
- Christopher Joye
- Opinion
- Flat Chat
Sneaky strata decisions made under cover of COVID-19
Beware rushed electronic approval on matters affecting your apartment block, as some will be more expensive than you realise and could take years to unpick.
- Jimmy Thomson
How to stop togetherness from driving your family apart
Adult offspring and older parents sharing homes is an increasing cause of expensive court cases to resolve bitter financial disputes.
- Duncan Hughes
CEO pay squeezed, but millions still flowing
One chief executive of an educational outfit still reaped more than $35 million in pre-pandemic conditions, according to new ACSI research.
- Liam Walsh
- Opinion
- Investing
Sharemarket operator Euronext's deal-making rewards investors
Thanks to recent takeovers, post-trade revenue will be a key contributor.
- Greg Smith
- Opinion
- SMSFs 101
Three tips on handling SMSF assets if your relationship breaks down
Understanding the laws around self-managed superannuation funds is complicated, especially when divorce is involved, so get good advice from a professional.
- Meg Heffron
Wealthiest Australians
BigCommerce founders bound for Rich List after sizzling IPO
From humble beginnings above a Rozelle phone shop, Eddie Machaalani and Mitchell Harper are set to burst on to the Financial Review Rich List with fortunes of about $650 million each.
- Michael Bailey
Anastasia Kogan becomes Melbourne Opera's youngest board member
Ruslan Kogan made his fortune e-tailing the latest gadgets. Now his wife Anastasia will help sell a 400-year-old artform to new audiences.
- Michael Bailey
Is Europe calling the Forrests?
Murmurs have reached us from normally reliable quarters that Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest and wife Nicola are trying to make it to Europe, for at least three months.
- Myriam Robin
This Month
Can my SMSF co-own an apartment?
Yes, your self-managed superannuation fund can (as long as you follow all the rules), writes John Wasiliev, who answers your questions on super.
- John Wasiliev
It's not all gloomy for dividends
Distributions are expected to be harder to come by this year but many companies will still pay up.
- William McInnes
- Opinion
- Sharemarket
Why reporting season won't define market direction
In a volatile market, it's vital to be disciplined about what you want to own, the price you want to pay and what you think it’s going to be worth in a few years.
- ST Wong
- Opinion
- Property investment
'Hybrid' property auctions the way of the future
Because online platforms improve transparency, a mix of physical and digital bidding could become common once pandemic restrictions are lifted.
- Richard Wakelin
- Opinion
- Sharemarket
Why telcos could be coronavirus-proof
Telcos have been a challenge for investors, with falling margins from mobiles and the NBN, but the growth story could come from the demerging of infrastructure.
- Mark Draper
- Opinion
- Sharemarket
Four shares that could get a boost from the remote working trend
It's worth investors keeping a watching brief on companies that set up systems to help staff communicate and collaborate in the new world of working from home.
- Elio D'Amato
Is it too late to buy Afterpay and other buy now, pay later stocks?
Some investors say Afterpay's growth trajectory justifies the sky-high valuation, yet risks are rising.
- James Eyers
- Exclusive
- Capital raising
Capital raising investors pocket 60pc gains
At least 50 companies have doubled in value, while 17 have tripled in value since raising capital during the pandemic, according to data from Fresh Equities.
- Aleks Vickovich
July
Buy, hold, sell: City Chic; Temple and Webster; Lifestyle Communities
Five small caps riding the structural growth tailwinds.
- Opinion
- Australian economy
Trials and tribulations of trading
The active investor is effectively betting that the collective wisdom of the crowd is mispricing an asset – a bold assessment that cannot be made lightly, writes Christopher Joye.
- Christopher Joye
- Opinion
- Flat Chat
Before you buy a holiday property in Queensland, read this
Apartment owners in the Sunshine State are more of a commodity than a community and have no say in contracts that can last 25 years.
- Jimmy Thomson
Should I buy or sell now, or wait until the market settles?
Buyers and sellers are finding themselves in very different situations - especially when it comes to their postcode.
- Duncan Hughes
ATO and Singapore in $500m Rio Tinto talks
Rio Tinto has convinced Australian and Singapore tax authorities to thrash out whether the miner has more than $500 million of unpaid taxes in Australia.
- Peter Ker
- Opinion
- Sharemarket
Jio 'new economy' partnership is a key driver for Reliance
Given the attractive demographics of India's huge population, it's easy to see why the new 'family' of businesses is generating so much excitement.
- Greg Smith
How to cut CGT with super contributions
If you've got less than $500,000 in super, you can make catch-up contributions, writes John Wasiliev, who seeks answers to your superannuation questions.
- John Wasiliev
MacKenzie Scott begins giving away her Amazon wealth
Jeff Bezos' ex-wife announced nearly $US1.68b in donations to 116 non-profits, including universities, community development groups and legal organisations.
- Benjamin Romano
How ethical investors can avoid greenwashing
Regulators, researchers and technologists are all battling the "opaqueness" of the sustainable and impact investing market.
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- Aleks Vickovich
- Opinion
- Aged care
Home care packages not delivering the goods for older Australians
Many self-funded retirees may be better off with entry-level alternative government funding or paying privately for services to help them live at home longer.
- Bina Brown
- Opinion
- SMSFs
Pick-up in SMSFs in volatile markets
While there have been fewer new DIY funds in the last few years, and severe contribution limits because of the $1.6 million cap, ATO figures show a change in direction.
- Tim Mackay
