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Nov 25, 2024 | 
openforum.com.au | Lisa Uhlman
Claims of “shrinkflation” and other covert retail tactics that pass costs on to consumers are drawing increased attention as Australians continue to struggle with high living costs. But with inflation squeezing both retailers and shoppers, the causes of big price rises, falling value for money and unfair pricing practices are complex.
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Sep 30, 2024 | 
openforum.com.au | Lisa Uhlman
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is on the verge of transforming education, and homework will be no exception, with some even ringing its death knell. But experts say that’s premature, as it’s more likely to transform how homework works for education.
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Apr 14, 2024 | 
thegoldentimes.com.au | Lisa Uhlman |Nicholas Way
Of The Inside Investor’s top five stories by clicks in 2023, two focussed on superannuation and retirement, major themes that are likely to gain further traction as more Australians than ever prepare to retire over the next decade. Income opportunities were another big draw for a readership contemplating an uncertain economic future.
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Apr 14, 2024 | 
thegoldentimes.com.au | Lisa Uhlman |Nicholas Way
Boosted by higher interest rates and reasonable credit spreads, fixed income is poised for positive returns and set to outperform in a declining-equities scenario, according to Bentham Asset Management’s Richard Quin (pictured). As an ideal income source for retirees, it’s also likely to benefit from an incoming demographic tailwind.
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Apr 14, 2024 | 
thegoldentimes.com.au | Lisa Uhlman |Nicholas Way
Investors may be leaving 2023 behind feeling like they’ve dodged a bullet, with mounting challenges doing less market damage than many had feared. But many of these issues are not going away in the new year, according to AMP – although there’s still cause for optimism.
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Mar 27, 2024 | 
insideinvestor.com.au | Mandy Huynh |Lisa Uhlman
The last few years have been challenging for markets, but they’ve also reset the playing field for fixed interest. For those seeking income and capital protection in the event of an equities downturn, particularly retirees, it’s time to revisit credit, says Bentham Asset Management’s Richard Quin.
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Jan 14, 2024 | 
insideadviser.com.au | James Dunn |Lisa Uhlman
Plenty of financial advisory firms try to give themselves a distinguishing edge. But to David Murdoch, principal at Melbourne firm Paxton Bridge, his firm’s differentiator – the concept of “wealth activism” – was a slow burn. Initially, Murdoch did not envisage a path that led into advice.
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Jan 14, 2024 | 
insideadviser.com.au | Lisa Uhlman
As the inflation boom shows signs of slowing down and two years of economic volatility reaches a tipping point, the fundamental drivers of equity portfolios should once again take prominence for stewards of capital.
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Jan 10, 2024 | 
insideadviser.com.au | Nicholas Way |Tahn Sharpe |Lisa Uhlman
Financial advisers need to take note. They will have to factor in companies taking far greater interest in social issues – the S in ESG – when making their investment decisions for clients. What is open to debate is whether these decisions on social issues will potentially be positive or negative for the share price. What can’t be denied is that companies are making them. To illustrate how the S is playing a more significant role in corporate Australia, a little history lesson is in order.
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Dec 20, 2023 | 
insideadviser.com.au | Tahn Sharpe |James Dunn |Lisa Uhlman
It should come as no surprise that in an era of soaring inflation, the adviser community found content relating to their own remuneration levels suddenly most interesting. Our two most read stories on The Inside Adviser in 2023 were both linked to pay levels, reflecting not only an interest in salary but concern over the cost to serve and the importance of keeping key staff happy.
