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In this edition we look at what drove Markets up around the world in February, consider how investment performance can end up on the ‘endangered’ list and look at changes to After Tax Super Contributions from July 1st.

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Market Wrap

Local and international markets as well as the Australian dollar were mostly up in February amid continuing changes in the economic and political landscapes across the globe.


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After Tax Contributions to Superannuation

We discuss one of the major changes to superannuation coming in to effect from July 1st: the reduction to allowable after tax contributions to Superannuation.


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Survival of the Fittest

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We explore how Darwin’s theory of evolution can be applied to investors and Portfolio Managers alike; those that fail to evolve and adapt their investment processes can end up on the endangered list.

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Superannuation Seminar,
Wednesday 5 April 2017

We will be hosting a Superannuation Seminar on the 5th April covering the upcoming changes and key actions to take in more detail. The seminar will start at 5.15pm for a 5.30pm start and run for 1 hour. To register your interest please call reception on 08 9476 3900 or contact me to discuss.

Index / Indicator
AUSTRALIAN EQUITIES 28/02/2017 Change 1 Month Change 12 Months
ASX200 Accum 54,830.25 2.25% 22.13%
ASX200 Resources Accum 19,927.94 -3.36% 48.64%
ASX200 Industrials Accum 112,998.94 3.42% 18.17%
INTERNATIONAL EQUITIES
MSCI World Index 1,838.70 2.58% 18.84%
S&P500 (USA) 2,363.64 3.72% 22.33%
FTSE 100 (UK) 7,263.44 2.31% 19.13%
Nikkei 225 (Japan) 19,118.99 0.41% 19.29%
Shanghai Composite (China) 3,241.73 2.61% 20.60%
CURRENCY
A-Dollar / US-Dollar $0.7657 0.91% 7.24%
Trade Weighted Index 66.80 1.83% 8.79%
FIXED INTEREST
Aust 90 Day Bank Bills 1.78% 1bps -50bps
Aust 10 Year Govt Bonds 2.73% 2bps 33bps
US 10 Year Govt Bonds 2.42% -4bps 68bps

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