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Superannuation - don’t lose sight of the big picture

Apr 2010

On 15 September 2008, American investment bank Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy, sending shockwaves through already fragile global markets. The reaction of stock markets around the world in response was predictable, although Lehman Brothers...

Interest rates – why are they going up and how far are they likely to go?

Jan 2010

Superannuation is invested in local and global equity markets, bond markets, cash and property, as well as assets with longer time horizons such as infrastructure and other alternative investments. All markets are affected by movements in interest...

Responsible investing

Dec 2009

CareSuper believes that companies which act responsibly within the community will perform better over the longer term.

Investment update

May 2009

Over the past 18 months financial markets have been through one of the most tumultuous periods in living memory with the impact on investment returns well documented.

What do the recent interest rate cuts mean to investors?

Dec 2008

On the 2 December 2008 the Reserve Bank of Australia cut interest rates a full percentage point to bring the cash rate to 4.25%, its lowest level in seven years.

Investment talk

Oct 2008

Are there easy gains to be made after the financial turmoil?

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