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The ATO has released a super health check – here’s what I would have told you instead
Personal Finance
The ATO has released a super health check – here’s what I would have told you instead
The ATO recently came out with a ‘super health check’. Here’s what I would’ve put into it.
Shani Jayamanne | 02 September 2024
How to keep ‘greenwashing’ out of your portfolio
Funds
How to keep ‘greenwashing’ out of your portfolio
A lack of framework around what constitutes a 'green' investment is leaving investors blind to their true holdings. Here’s how to keep...
Joshua Peach | 01 March 2023
ASIC finfluencer crackdown bites, but advice need remains: Editor's Note
Personal Finance
ASIC finfluencer crackdown bites, but advice need remains: Editor's Note
We need to find a middle ground between high-priced financial advice and unlicensed investment conversations on Tik Tok, writes Emma Rapaport.
Emma Rapaport | 31 March 2022
How green is your fund? Beware of greenwashing
Funds
How green is your fund? Beware of greenwashing
Sometimes it’s an exaggeration of ESG intentions, but greenwashing can also stem from different definitions of sustainability.
Erica Hall | 23 December 2021
Scammers are duping investors out of millions: Charts of the week
Personal Finance
Scammers are duping investors out of millions: Charts of the week
Even sophisticated investors can fall prey to scams that impersonate major fund managers.
Lewis Jackson | 22 November 2021
BNPL growth trajectory intact despite regulator report
Personal Finance
BNPL growth trajectory intact despite regulator report
And the sector will continue to grow and take business away from credit cards, Morningstar analysts tell Nicki Bourlioufas.
Nicki Bourlioufas | 22 November 2020
Firstlinks newsletter - 3 September
Markets
Firstlinks newsletter - 3 September
A one fund investment for beginners, 5 big SMSF trends, new speculators, COVID means work longer, China-US decoupling, fixed income matrix.
Graham Hand | 03 September 2020
Firstlinks newsletter - 27 August
Markets
Firstlinks newsletter - 27 August
Income v capital on shares; Ruthven criticises lockdowns; making vaccines; global equity game plan; capital raising; bond big bang; energy parity.
Graham Hand | 26 August 2020
Firstlinks newsletter - 20 August
Markets
Firstlinks newsletter - 20 August
Keating v Hume; Hamish Douglass uncertainty v optimism; 10 themes for 10 years; poor 106th trade rank; earnings maths don't work; large v small caps.
Graham Hand | 20 August 2020
Firstlinks newsletter - 13 August
Markets
Firstlinks newsletter - 13 August
COVID-21 COVID-23; the Heady 100; retirement not only super; software stock tips; good and bad SPPs; using home for income; VIX explained.
Graham Hand | 12 August 2020