Lifting the Lid on Hybrid Securities The recent resurgence of the issuance of hybrid securities (hybrids), representing those securities which combine equity and debt characteristics, is providing further investment opportunities for those investors who are looking for ‘incomebased’ securities. In 2012 alone, we have already seen $4.4 billion of new hybrids […]

On Tuesday night, Treasurer Wayne Swan handed down the 2012/13 Federal Budget in Parliament. We’re delighted to release a special Budget edition of The Key, which highlights the key elements of this latest Federal Budget and their financial planning implications for you.

Dividend Investing in a New World of Lower Yields and Longer Lives The world is greying – fast. It is estimated that the number of people over 65 will triple to a global total of around two billion by 2050. In addition, life expectancies continue to increase primarily due to advancements […]

We are delighted to release the Autumn 2012 edition of our quarterly client newsletter ‘The Key’. In this exciting new edition, we cover the following hot financial topics: The intergenerational gap – how your adult children can be a threat to your retirement goals The benefits of seeking financial advice How […]

The outlook for world sharemarkets have been enhanced by improved outcomes relating to the Greek finance package, improving economic signals emanating from the United States and growth in developing countries. While a number of risks may still yet bubble to the surface, increased investor confidence provided a positive boost to the […]

There’s a popular saying that nothing can stop a person with the right mental attitude from achieving their goals. The Summer 2012 edition of The Key newsletter looks at setting financial goals in a new year against the background of uncertainty in Europe. Other issues we look at include the importance […]

Issue 33 of the latest market insight from Financial Services Partners.