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Nicola and Andrew Forrest to bankroll superstar team at all-female fund

Nicola and Andrew Forrest to bankroll superstar team at all-female fund

The billionaire philanthropist has committed $100 million in funding from her and her ex-husband Andrew Forrest’s Minderoo Foundation to Future Generation Women.

  • by Sumeyya Ilanbey

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The $160 billion problem with Australian SMSFs - and how to fix it

The $160 billion problem with Australian SMSFs - and how to fix it

Self-managed superannuation funds in Australia are exhibiting a concerning trend in over-allocating to vulnerable assets such as shares and property.

  • by Tim Keith
The Republicans declare war on multibillion-dollar Wall Street giants

The Republicans declare war on multibillion-dollar Wall Street giants

Things are heating up, even before Donald Trump returns to the White House and the Republicans take control of Congress.

  • by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Do the changes to Australia’s $230 billion giant mean anything?

Do the changes to Australia’s $230 billion giant mean anything?

Some argue the new mandate for the taxpayer-owned Future Fund won’t change that much. But if that’s the case, then why do it?

  • by Clancy Yeates
Is media mogul Rupert Murdoch set for a summer holiday in Australia?

Is media mogul Rupert Murdoch set for a summer holiday in Australia?

The press baron’s companies are embroiled in court cases that need his attention, but that hasn’t stopped speculation he might be spending some time Down Under.

  • by Anne Hyland
With housing affordability stretched, more Millennials look to playing markets

With housing affordability stretched, more Millennials look to playing markets

The challenge of buying a first residence is pushing more people such as Helena Osborne towards investing in financial assets.

  • by Kayla Olaya
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Should I ditch my low earning, but ‘safe’ investments?

Should I ditch my low earning, but ‘safe’ investments?

Sharemarkets are booming now, but historically markets have fallen about one in every four years, so be careful before jettisoning safer assets.

  • by Paul Benson
These rock-star stock picks could get markets talking next year

These rock-star stock picks could get markets talking next year

From a travel agency battling COVID blues to a Spanish company with 100,000-odd cell towers, you never know where the next big thing might come from.

  • by Elizabeth Knight
Buy a home or invest in super? The dilemma facing older renters

Buy a home or invest in super? The dilemma facing older renters

For those contemplating taking on a mortgage in midlife, buying a home is not always the best move.

  • by Dominic Powell
Over 70? It’s not too late to sort out your finances

Over 70? It’s not too late to sort out your finances

Conventional wisdom says to build a nest egg as early as possible, but good financial planning is just as important after retirement.

  • by Dominic Powell
I lost a lot of money while investing. Will it reduce my tax bill?
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I lost a lot of money while investing. Will it reduce my tax bill?

Capital losses can only be applied against capital gains, so you if you’ve incurred a significant loss it might be time to sell some assets.

  • by Paul Benson