After 25 years, and from modest beginnings, the Australian superannuation system has a lot to be proud of. As one of the largest superannuation and pension systems globally it is well on the way to meeting its ultimate purpose of supporting all Australians as they move toward their retirement years. Continue…

by Scott Phillips Posted in Investing Education.

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The Royal Commission into the Australian financial sector seems to be taking a dim view of the way lenders assess the expenditure of loan applicants. It’s possible it will recommend that banks check the actual level of spending of each applicant. This could have big ramifications. Continue…

by Andreas Lundberg Posted in Editor's Pick, Financial Services.

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In this week’s video insight Tim discusses a position The Montgomery Fund recently took in BT Investment Management (ASX:BTT).

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The Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry is bad news for banks and other organisations that are being put under the microscope.  But it’s been a boon for advertisers, who have enjoyed a boost in ad spending as financial services businesses seek to prop up their brands. Continue…

by Stuart Jackson Posted in Media Companies.

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Over the years, I’ve received copious advice which has made me a better investor. Today I wanted to share three pieces of rather direct advice which helped me make the most out of meetings. Continue…

by Lisa Fedorenko Posted in Insightful Insights, Investing Education.

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by Roger Montgomery's Team Posted in Old Content.

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According to the Institute of International Finance (IIF), global debt hit US$237 trillion in the December 2017 Quarter, over 310 per cent of GDP of US$76 trillion. Global debt levels are at record highs in dollar terms and in relation to GDP. Continue…

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Roger joined Ticky Fullerton on Sky Business to discuss how the market’s reaction to the Cambridge Analytica scandal shows just how vulnerable investors are to technology stocks. Amazon is on a PE of over 200 times, Netflix over 300 times. Why has this happened? And do ETFs give you enough diversification?

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