For much of the past decade these quarterly reviews have contained references to the scourge of market and economic volatility, as we’ve been passing through an unusually disruptive investment and economic era. Thankfully, in 2017 volatility dissipated, (at least temporarily!). This quieter period can be illustrated by...

When Choice of Fund legislation was enacted back in 2015, it’s doubtful that its framers foresaw the wide range of possibilities opened up for most of Australia’s employees. And it is certain that they didn’t envisage a product as uniquely flexible as the Palmer Separately Managed Account that would emerge as an ideal vehicle for employees wanting to exercise their personal superannuation choices … but, now, they can.

As a personal investor ask yourself just three quick questions: first, do you have more free time now than you had a year ago? (Odds are you said no.) Second: if you could arrange it – painlessly - would you consider gaining free time to indulge things more pleasurable than administration? (Odds are you would at least consider it.) Third: if you could outsource your administrative tasks for less than you are paying now, would you?