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16 January 2026
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In part 2 of our Special 100th Edition, we have articles on the key risks ASIC is watching, the new income products for retirement, better estate planning and improving your chances of achieving long term goals.
Most people do not spend enough time thinking about achieving the best outcomes from their estate. Here's a novel idea: set up a trust to look after the medical and education needs of all your descendants. Forever.
"As Cuffelinks marks its 100th edition, it is an opportune time to explain to this important audience the role of ASIC." ASIC's Deputy Chairman looks at the drivers of risk and the law enforcement role. The rapid rate of change, especially digital disruption, is just one of its many challenges.
The idea behind comprehensive income products for retirement, or CIPRs, is to provide retirees with a product that can generate a good income, manage risks and remain flexible. We need a scorecard to understand them better.
Regardless of age, there's always something that can improve your preparation for retirement, especially given doubts about the sustainability of Australia’s tax and welfare systems.
For our Special 100th Edition, we have assembled some of the most influential names in Australian investing, superannuation and regulations. Departing from our once-a-week newsletter, we will spread the articles over the next two days.
We don’t know what the world will look like in 2050, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't think about it and plan for different scenarios. Demographic change and growth in emerging markets are major themes.
"Congratulations on the 100th edition of Cuffelinks and thank you for asking me to make some observations on the state of the superannuation system." Using our large super balances to fund infrastructure projects could be the win-win many have been searching for.
Investment conditions across all asset classes are especially challenging at the moment, with investors struggling to find attractive yields or capital appreciation while managing risk.
It’s no surprise that the Intergenerational Report predicts an increase in the number of people retiring over the next decade as well as years spent in retirement. It’s a challenge for any government now and to come.
Two years ago, I wrote an article suggesting that the odds favoured ASX shares easily outperforming residential property over the next decade. Here’s an update on where things stand today.
The superannuation system has succeeded brilliantly at what it was designed to do: accumulate wealth during working lives. The next challenge is meeting members’ diverse needs in retirement.
At this time last year, I forecast that 2025 would likely be a positive year given strong economic prospects and disinflation. The outlook for this year is less clear cut and here is what investors should do.
Treasury has released draft legislation for a new version of the controversial $3 million super tax. It's a significant improvement on the original proposal but there are some stings in the tail.
I am a professional real estate investor who hears a lot of opinions rather than facts from so-called experts on the topic of property. Here are the largest myths when it comes to Australia’s biggest asset class.
I’ve been comparing property and shares for decades and while both have their place, the differences are stark. When tax, costs, and liquidity are weighed, property looks less compelling than its reputation suggests.