The exchange traded fund (ETF) tax nightmare
ETFs create tax complications because instead of classifying them as ordinary company shares, the ATO classifies ETFs as trusts.
5 trends that shaped retail investing in 2020
The year 2020 was a year of change and acceleration, in the world of retail investing. Here's my 5 biggest trends that shaped retail investing in 2020.
Australia's Consumer Data Right to open banking
In collaboration with Fintech Australia, Sharesight has officially endorsed a submission on the Treasury Laws Amendment (Consumer Data Right) Bill 2019.
Sharesight CEO a panelist at Computershare ETF Forum
Sharesight CEO Doug Morris was a panelist at Computershare's ETF Forum, talking ETFs, share registries, and the emerging fintech ecosystem for investors.
4 metrics to monitor the health of your investment portfolio
Understanding how your portfolio has been performing overall, not just in the past month, is the best antidote to help you make the best decisions. Here's how:
New digital banks on the block: What it means for investors
Before you rush out and buy into any of the new digital banks, it’s important to do your research. Here are 5 things to consider before investing in a neobank.
Road ahead from Banking Royal Commission
Now that the Royal Commission is well under way, there are a few themes that we’ve been following at Sharesight, let's look at the road ahead from here.
What ASX moving to blockchain SHOULD mean for investors
Everyone from fintech companies, to brokers, mobile apps, lenders and financial advice professionals would benefit from equal access to ASX's CHESS replacement.
The time is now for financial planners to embrace fintechs
Rather than viewing fintechs as a threat to their business, financial planners should take the time to examine the opportunity that they can bring.
7 essential tips for investing in IPOs
Not all IPOs are created equal. If you’re going to put your hard earned cash into the public float of a company, what are the markers of a good investment?
Why the right partners matter
From the early days we knew partnerships would be key to ramping up not only our growth, but also the value of Sharesight itself.
4 ways to maximise returns in a low-return world
A look at how investing-related fees can quickly add-up, and how reducing fees can help maximise returns in an increasingly low-return world.
The ten year gap in financial services technology
A recent report by PWC paints a grim picture for professionals on the wrong side of financial services technology - here are our thoughts on the matter.
How smart advisers are leveraging disruption
Smart advisers are leveraging disruption by taking advantage of mFund by ASX, a welcomed addition to the investing landscape.
Our take on the budget
The recently released Australian Budget was a win for small business and we think tech companies should be cautiously optimistic.
Thoughts on the Senate Inquiry
Like many of you, we've been keeping an eye on the Senate Inquiry in Canberra into problems facing the financial planning arms of Macquarie, ANZ, NAB, and CBA.
Where is the Uber of Australian wealth management?
Our response to Graham Hand's thoughtful CuffeLinks blog piece on what it might take to truly disrupt the Australian wealth management industry.
Why does finance hate technology?
In his latest thought leadership article, Sharesight CEO Doug Morris asks the question, why does finance hate technology?