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A practitioner's guide to investing in the energy transition

Constructing a carbon neutral economy – quickly – can seem so complex that it raises the question: where do you even start? Investors face the same conundrum. This guide offers some clarity by looking at what the transition means in practical terms as an investment theme.

New life, old life

Most older Australians are not actively planning for the final chapters of their working life. While many find the time to plan the lifestyle and financial aspects of their future retirement, too few take positive action to improve the circumstances of the inevitable wind-down phase of their working lives.

Outlook 2023: An investor’s guide to the year ahead

Markets want to believe that central banks will blink and change direction, negotiating the economy towards a soft landing. But in our view, a hard landing remains the most likely outcome in 2023.

Pathway to women's financial independence

While many women feel trapped by their financial situation and lack the confidence or knowledge to break out of their circumstances, women are highly motivated to achieve financial independence. Differentiated and tailored financial advice is key to having an overall positive impact on their lives.

Retirement: The now and the then

More Australians are moving away from the dream of early retirement with pre-retirees planning to work longer after the age of 67, according to Fidelity's new report, developed in conjunction with independent research firm, MYMAVINS.

The case for demographics

Better lives, longer lives, more lives - three megatrends shaping global growth. These trends are long term and highly predictable, which in a world of constant change provides us with a compass for investing in the future.

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Investment strategies

War can’t be good, can it?

War brings immense human suffering and geopolitical chaos, but historically, equity markets have shown a certain detachment and resilience amid conflict, leading to increased profitability despite initial panic.

Property

Origins of the mislabeled capital gains tax ‘discount’

Debate over the CGT discount is intensifying amid concerns about intergenerational equity and housing affordability. This analysis shows that the 'discount' does not necessarily favor property investors.

Superannuation

Div 296 may mean your estate pays tax on assets your beneficiaries never receive

The new super tax, applying from 1 July, introduces more than just a higher rate on large balances. It brings into focus a misalignment between where wealth sits and where the tax on that wealth ultimately falls.

Investment strategies

There’s more to software than just code

AI-driven fears of collapsing software moats has triggered indiscriminate sell-offs. This has created mispricing opportunities as markets overreact to uncertainty and rising discount rates.

Economics

Europe: A new growth trajectory powered by reform and investment

Europe is undergoing a major transformation driven by security threats, US pressure, and a shift from austerity to growth. EU member states are taking proactive measures to enhance competitiveness and resilience.

Investment strategies

Orbital AI data centers prepare for launch

The new space race is driven by AI as data centers in space offer continuous solar power and reduced environmental impact. Orbital AI aims to speed data processing and ease Earth's resource strains.

Retirement

Little‑known government scheme can help retirees tap into $3 trillion of housing wealth

The Home Equity Access Scheme in Australia allows older homeowners to tap into their home equity for retirement income, yet remains underused due to lack of awareness and its perceived complexity.

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