Introduction The Federal Treasurer, the Hon. Scott Morrison MP, delivered his third Federal Budget on 8 May 2018. Income tax cuts will be delivered over a six-year period, through a combination of...
The Royal Commission into the banking and financial services industry is only in its early stages yet the inquiry has already uncovered shocking revelations of dishonesty and misconduct within some...
Key Points: Geopolitical issues generate much interest as dinner party conversations but don’t necessarily have a significant impact on markets, apart from a bit of noise. But given a backlash...
It’s a common enough scenario facing many older Australians: you find yourself living alone, due to divorce or the death of a partner, and the kids have moved away –...
Memory loss in your later years can be difficult, emotionally as well as financially. That's why having a conversation with your loved ones, or devising a plan early on, could...
Government proposals around improving housing affordability in Australia were passed through parliament on 7 December 20171. See what the new rules could mean for you. As part of the changes: first...
The recent share pullback has seen much coverage and generated much concern. This is understandable given the rapid falls in share markets seen on some days. Considerations for investors Sharp market falls...
Australia Employment continued to rise in December, with a further 34,700 jobs being created. In 2017 as a whole, more than 400,000 new jobs were created in Australia, providing a...
Key points: The US share market is long overdue a decent correction. This now appears to be unfolding and may have further to go as higher inflation, a slightly more...
Still in the “sweet spot,” but expect more volatility ahead. Key points: Despite the usual worry list, 2017 has been pretty good for investors as global growth and profits accelerated and...
