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  • 26 August 2016

At the Bloomberg Address today, Cuffelinks put a question to Treasurer Scott Morrison on superannuation and his previous statements about not changing the rules and his definition of retrospectivity. His unequivocal reply leaves little hope for those expecting a retreat.

Treasurer says he will not revisit super changes

For those expecting changes in the proposed super rules, here's what the Treasurer said today: "The changes that we put forward ... I certainly have no intention of revisiting them."

Inside a hot IPO

An insider's view of how institutional investors approach a hot IPO and the charade that goes on between fund managers and the investment banks running the show.

Asia’s online dragons compare favourably with Facebook

American-based internet businesses are high on everyone's radar, but is biggest always best? It's worth checking the emerging market's equivalents and how differently they operate.

Fintechs overcome the trust barrier

Consumers of financial products are increasingly willing to place their trust in new intermediaries, including fintechs driving change with innovation and consumer-driven processes.

Are you in fixed interest for the duration?

Despite the global bond duration index nudging an historic peak of 7 years, portfolios can still benefit from holding exposure to fixed interest investments as long as investors are aware of the impact of duration.

The other problem with volatility

There are many ways to hedge against volatility, but often at a cost to the overall return of the portfolio. At what point is a smooth journey worth the impact on the destination?

Portrait of a modern investor

The modern investor has access to many products but the level of financial literacy struggles to keep pace leading to confusion and conflicted goals. This study shows the types of conversations investors should have with advisers.

Bank royal commission survey initial results

Amid the heated debate, the initial results of our survey show those opposing a bank royal commission strongly outweigh those for. The survey will remain open for a few more days.

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The super tax and the defined benefits scandal

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