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Michael Block

Michael Block has been involved in the financial services sector in Australia for over 40 years. He was most recently the chief investment officer of Australian Catholic Super, an $11 billion industry superannuation fund.

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If you’re buying a bull, buy a young bull

Basing an investment strategy on the goldilocks investment markets of the last 35 years gives rise to considerable risk, writes Michael Block, and now might be the time to get out of growth assets.

Michael Block | 24th Mar 2023 | More
Now is the time to add alpha to your portfolio (unless you’re a super fund)

With prospective portfolio returns likely to be lower than they have been in the past, the incentive to reduce risk and enhance returns is greater than it has ever been. The investment maths is compelling, but regulatory risk might overpower it writes Michael Block.

Michael Block | 8th Mar 2023 | More
Your Future Your Super isn’t everything – it’s the only thing: Block

Your Future Your Super is poorly implemented, draconian, stifles innovation and has proven to be a gigantic – and expensive – waste of time. Other than that it’s a really good idea, writes Michael Block.

Michael Block | 3rd Feb 2023 | More
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