Making the most of rental and holiday properties
Given increasing government focus, now’s the time for investors to be more savvy about their rental and holiday properties. Although a rental or holiday house can be a good way to build wealth or diversify your existing property portfolio, investors need to take care before diving in, as the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is paying […]
Putting the ‘I’ in education: why we’re investing in disrupting the education system in China
Alicia Gregory, Head of Private Equity, MLC For millions of mainland Chinese students, long days filled with rote memorisation and high-pressure testing are part of everyday life. But as the Chinese economy continues to grow, a middle class has emerged and they have different expectations of the education system for their children that the existing […]
China’s economy is pretty stable – but what about high debt levels and other risks?
Key points Chinese economic growth has been stable since 2016 at around 6.8%. Expect Chinese growth this year of around 6.5% and inflation of 2.5-3%. Key risks regarding China relate to the policy focus shifting to reducing leverage and reform, rapid debt growth, a trade war with the US and the property cycle. Chinese shares […]