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‘Big Short’ fundie on leave after X post celebrating Gaza crisis
Neuberger Berman’s Steve Eisman was placed on leave after he posted remarks indicating he was “celebrating” the deaths of Palestinians in Gaza.
- Silla Brush and Amanda Cantrell
Can I access my super to save my business?
Using your superannuation for anything other than its intended purpose – your retirement – can be a legal minefield.
- Penny Wise
Three ways the ASX has changed and what investors can do next
Finding yield, good value and diversification on the ASX is getting harder. We asked experts what investors can do to overcome the challenges.
- Michelle Bowes
Want to invest like Warren Buffett? This chatbot promises to help
A chatbot-powered ETF promises to harness the brainpower of the investment world’s most illustrious minds.
- Vildana Hajric and Justina Lee
- Opinion
- Super Q&A
How to maximise pension payments if one spouse is younger
Keeping a younger spouse’s super in accumulation phase can have the benefit of improving the age pension entitlement of the other person.
- John Wasiliev
- Opinion
- SMSFs
$1 trillion: Millennials drive SMSF ‘renaissance’
SMSFs are undergoing a renaissance thanks in part to interest from Millennials. But it’s not all good news because many operate without any expert guidance.
- Peter Burgess
Wealthiest Australians
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- Gaming & wagering
Online casino mogul gets into lotteries as profits surge
Revenues at Virtual Gaming Worlds, which pioneered the use of a loophole to offer casino-like games with cash prizes in the US, has soared above $6 billion, accounts show.
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- Primrose Riordan
Andrew Hagger and Guy Debelle in new advisory firm for the ultra rich
The startup, Famille Capital, has been quietly building up a team over the past year.
- Primrose Riordan
The sad and lonely lives of the world’s richest kids
There’s a darker side to being super-wealthy, from Vladimir Putin’s two secret sons who “live in isolation” to $180,000-a-week clinics for depressed kids.
- Kate Wills
This Month
- Opinion
- Infrastructure
Why investing in infrastructure could help smooth the bumps
Understanding the key structural trends shaping the next decade will help identify the best opportunities in private infrastructure.
- Andrew McAuley
Big business called an emergency. The hotel obliged.
No sooner had Business Council of Australia CEO Bran Black declared a national emergency than loud sirens began ringing
- Myriam Robin
Disputes over the remains of loved ones are on the rise
Fights over funeral arrangements and ashes are increasingly ending up in courts. What to know about your rights and responsibilities.
- Duncan Hughes
How much tax people will pay under Labor’s super changes
Self-managed superannuation fund members with big balances will face an average tax bill of $50,000 under the government’s plan.
- Michelle Bowes
The sad and lonely lives of the world’s richest kids
There’s a darker side to being super-wealthy, from Vladimir Putin’s two secret sons who “live in isolation” to $180,000-a-week clinics for depressed kids.
- Kate Wills
- Opinion
- SMSFs
Why being disqualified as an SMSF trustee is a big deal
You lose control of your investments and direct ownership of real estate is off the table.
- Peter Townsend
Pocket money apps are popular, but are they worth it?
What to know about Spriggy and Kit – and where to look for an even better deal.
- Michelle Bowes
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- SS&C Technologies
Nation’s $3.5trn super nest egg revamp
The superannuation landscape has reached a critical juncture where effective administration of our life savings has become paramount.
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by SS&C Technologies
Why this Baby Boomer is leaving everything to her grandkids - not kids
Grandchildren are emerging as winners of the $4.9 trillion generational wealth transfer as the bank of nan and pop funds home deposits, cars and tuition fees.
- Duncan Hughes and Lucy Dean
Grandparent economy: Bank of nan and pop funds homes, school, holidays
Dick Kirby is helping his children and grandchildren establish themselves financially as surveys indicate grandparents are easing cost-of-living pressures for cash-strapped families.
- Michelle Bowes and Lucy Dean
Where to invest as bank hybrids disappear
Investors have enjoyed juicy yields on bank hybrids but will need to find alternatives after APRA announced the securities would be phased out by 2032.
- Jonathan Shapiro
An Australian billionaire paid $45,000 for these sneakers
Sneakers, handbags, watches, number plates, sports cars. If you like nice things, and to signal your success to the world, there are clever ways to invest to ensure your assets keep gaining value.
- Michelle Bowes
- Opinion
- SMSFs
What happens to your super after you die comes down to this choice
Your money can go to your beneficiary either as a regular pension payment or as a lump sum death benefit.
- Colin Lewis
- Opinion
- Super Q&A
I’m 74 and want to run my $10m SMSF with less fuss
A wealth manager can help you with investment strategy, administration and accounting. But choose wisely by checking their qualifications.
- John Wasiliev
- Opinion
- Trusts
The blueprint for Aussie wealth creation may no longer apply
For the past 30 years, creating and preserving wealth has followed a predictable pattern. But things have shifted, perhaps irrevocably.
- Shaun Cartoon
- Opinion
- ETFs
As term deposit rates fall, there’s another option for savers
Cash and money market ETFs allow investors to generate comparable returns to term deposits, but with greater access to ready liquidity.
- Cameron Gleeson
- Opinion
- Investing
Volatility is normal, we just forgot it was
Returns have been dominated by a handful of companies but that scenario is unlikely to persist.
- Todd Hoare
- Opinion
- Investing
Why humans make terrible investors
Cashing out during a period of volatility is usually harmful to your wealth.
- Ben Smythe
‘I gave my husband almost everything in our divorce’
Dionne Lee was sure she could rebuild her financial life after divorce, but most people aren’t so confident. If that’s you, this guide will help.
- Alexandra Cain
