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28 Jan Opinion – 2018 to be the year of the machine

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As artificial intelligence (AI) moves from the realms of fantasy to reality, it brings both opportunities and threats for investors in 2018. 

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24 Jan Rising risks to the status quo

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The financial markets' low volatility underscores investors' conviction that the long-term global economic trends of modest growth and tepid inflation will also define shorter-term cycles. But risks lie in mistaking the trend for the cycle.

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18 Jan As share prices rise, the risk-return trade-off gets tricky

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Part of Vanguard's Global Macro Matters research series.

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14 Jan Made in Albania? How globalisation is creating challenges for Chinese policymakers

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Is cheap manufacturing starting to move away from China?

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14 Jan Technical expert flags top 3 traps with CGT relief

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While SMSF practitioners may be familiar with the rules for CGT relief, there are some key areas where professionals are hitting snags with the practical aspects of applying the relief, says a technical expert.

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13 Jan Why goals succeed where resolutions fail

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By now school, work and daily routines may be ruling your week once again. And if you made any resolutions over the holiday season, chances are you’re probably slipping back into your old ways. Don’t worry. Research has proven resolutions rarely work. Mainly because resolutions tend to...

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11 Jan Become a better investor through your holiday reading

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Behavioural economist Daniel Kahneman – who teaches us to control our damaging behavioural traits to become better, more-disciplined investors – continues as a powerful force on the best-seller lists as 2017 draws to a close.

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29 Dec 2017 has been kind to investors

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As we head towards the end of 2017, it’s worth taking a look at how investment markets have fared over the year. It turns out we’ve enjoyed a pretty good 12 months – especially if you haven’t had a significant chunk of your wealth tied up...

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28 Dec How to cope with losing independence

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If you or a loved one is experiencing a loss of independence, you may be able to maintain a sense of control. Few, if any of us, look forward to losing independence. In fact, research reveals that 75% of older people feared losing independence while only...

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27 Dec Five tax deductions to know about

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You’re probably well aware you can claim a tax deduction for general work-related expenses. But did you know you may be able to claim if: 1. You take a course or study. You may be able to claim a portion of self-education expenses if it’s related to...

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