Sadly, we lost one of our great contributors to the Switzer Report, the AFR legend on personal investment — Barrie Dunstan — in January 2019. Out of respect, we will keep his contributions to the Switzer Report available on this page.
Recent Commentary
Trump v super rules: Which will have a bigger impact?
It could be time to ignore the noise from politics and concentrate on what’s important, which includes ensuring funds are ready for the July 1 super changes.
Trump and the Flim-Flam man: Investors need patience
There’s uncertainty about what Donald Trump will do with a number of his campaign promises, which is why investors will need patience. Find out why.
Super regulation to get super complicated
The new limits on pension accounts could add a layer of complexity for super fund members.
SMSF investors should learn from history
Take a moment to look at how super changes were received in the past if you are interested in where your investments are headed.
Warning signs in the A-REITs sector?
A-REITS have done well over the past few years, but take note of share prices and the cyclical nature of the property market.
Back-dating super changes is playing with fire
More debate about the super changes is expected, but the retrospective aspect is cause for concern.
