The hedge fund industry is currently worth around $208 billion in Australia alone*. But while investors are familiar with the concept of traditional managed funds, there is less awareness of how hedge funds operate, which is the root of many misconceptions. Here we debunk some of the common myths surrounding hedge funds. What are hedge […]

The power of compounding Compounding isn’t a new concept – many of us will remember studying it back in our school days. Legendary scientist Albert Einstein famously called it ‘the most powerful force in the universe’, while American business magnate John D Rockefeller suggested compounding is the ‘eighth wonder of the world’. These might sound […]

        We must act. The past few weeks we have seen unprecedented events unfold before our eyes. These events serve to remind us how hard it is for the “many” doing the right thing to maintain the public’s trust in our profession when we are faced with the actions of a “few” […]

We are all living longer and retirement can last for 25 years and more. Your needs, desires and income requirements will vary throughout those years. Transition The move from working to being retired does not need to happen overnight. Demand for skilled workers and the acceptance of more flexible working arrangements means a pre-retirement period […]

When does work become optional? Work becomes optional when income from passive sources (such as investment income, annuities or pensions) is sufficient to meet your anticipated living expenses. Many people do not wish to retire however they do want the “peace of mind” that comes with getting to the point where they could afford to […]