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Swipe and Go – Is it safe?

I’ve been asked a number of times by our clients, are the new ‘Swipe and Go’ payment systems by Visa and MasterCard safe? What is it? Visa’s system is referred to as Paywave and MasterCard’s as Paypass. They are essentially the same technology and operate via a RFID chip (Radio-Frequency … Continue reading

Fairer finance for Aussie farmers – 27 April 2013

The Gillard Government will boost support and assistance to farmers struggling with acute levels of debt with a new package of measures to support the rural sector. The high dollar and depreciation of land values are putting significant pressure on many farmers, leaving otherwise viable farms facing serious difficulty to … Continue reading

Magellan Global Fund Update – April 2013

In this webcast, Hamish Douglass discusses: Cyprus and developments in the Eurozone; China’s debt level & its potential implications for Australia; current valuations of our US-listed exposure; and Microsoft – the case for its addition to the Magellan Global Fund.   Magellan Global Fund Update - April 2013

Insurance through super

  Types of insurance offered by super funds Super funds typically offer three types of life insurance to members: Life cover – your beneficiaries receive a benefit if you die Total and permanent disability cover - you receive a benefit if you become seriously disabled and are unlikely to ever work … Continue reading

Switzer talks to Samway about Hyperion’s view on finding growth in equities in 2013

Tim Samway, from one of the fastest growing equity managers in Australia, Hyperion Asset Management, joins Switzer TV to discuss the fund’s strategy in 2012, his outlook for 2013 and why he’s concentrating on growth stories. If you would like to discuss anything in relation to this interview, please contact … Continue reading

What to invest in? Property vs. Shares

This note looks at the prospects for asset class returns over the coming year, placing the current market fundamentals in context with the historical experience. Key points to note are: Cash and bonds have been the place to be over the past five years as a whole, providing higher returns … Continue reading

Qld Government’s Mobile Flood Recovery Information Bus in Gympie on 8th February 2013

The Qld Government’s Mobile Flood Recovery Information Bus will be in our Region tomorrow and on the weekend as per the following schedule.   Friday 8th February 2013 – Gympie – Neslon Reserve, Jaycee Way Gympie Time – 9.00am to 4.00pm Saturday 9th February 2013 – Imbil – Imbil Showgrounds, … Continue reading

Economic and investment outlook

A summary of key views on the economic and investment outlook in simple point form. The key points are as follows: 2013 is likely to be another good year for investors underpinned by a lessening in tail risks, very easy global monetary conditions and improving global growth. Watch global business … Continue reading

Review of 2012, outlook for 2013

This note provides a review of key developments of relevance for investors in 2012 and the outlook for 2013. The key points are as follows: • While 2012 has had its share of worries, it has turned out far better than feared and share markets and growth assets have been able … Continue reading

Divorcing with Children? Consider a Child Maintenance Trust

A relationship breakdown is a costly experience however you look at it, and statistics suggest that this will happen to 40% of the population. There is one strategy that may be worth considering and this is an investment vehicle known as a “Child Maintenance Trust”. In most cases child support … Continue reading