Insights

Reviewing the key global and local developments from this week.

A look ahead to the key economic and financial events next week.

Weekly insights and news items from around the globe.

The ASX is indicating it will open higher, and will likely wait for a data drop at 11.30am AEST for further direction. 

Retirees are being attracted into some bond products, but beware the hazards.

The ASX is indicating it will open higher after a mixed session overseas, fuelled by blue chips and mining names. 

Actionable Ideas for Diversification

Why higher interest rates are not a panacea.

Proposals to automatically switch off insurance cover in inactive super funds are dangerous.

Actionable Ideas for Diversification

Why selling up may be a very bad move.

With many overseas indices just treading water overnight, the ASX is indicating it will more than likely do the same this morning. 

Maximising tax benefits in pension mode.

Moves are underway to change laws around insurance requirements for SMSFs. What does it mean for you?

The ASX is indicating it will open higher as Futures traders put in the points to reverse Friday afternoon's tumble. 

New statistics, and long-time members, on women's superannuation.