[vc_video link='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0s6wKNNVs84'] [vc_separator type='normal' position='center' color='#000000' thickness='1' up='20' down='20'] Major asset class performance Global equities continued to move higher in August, supported by continued good US earnings reports, the still-limited tariff effects on the US economy and a “dovish pivot” by the US Federal Reserve. US markets...
[vc_video link='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCjX26r54wQ'] [vc_separator type='normal' position='center' color='#000000' thickness='1' up='20' down='20'] Major asset class performance Global equities continued to move higher in July, helped by further progress in US trade deals, a good Q2 US earnings season and still fairly resilient global economic growth. US-Iran military tensions have also...
Labor Government Accelerates 5 % Deposit Scheme — A Bold Step to Unlock Homeownership Overview: What’s New? In a significant development, the Australian Labor government—led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese—has brought forward the rollout of its expanded 5 % home deposit scheme from January to October 1, 2025 The...
Understanding Alternatives: Private Equity, Private Credit, and Unlisted Property When most people think about investing, the first things that come to mind are shares on the stock market or term deposits with the bank. But there’s a growing category of investments known as alternative assets, which...
[vc_video link='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bgo9KNb9090'] [vc_separator type='normal' position='center' color='#000000' thickness='1' up='20' down='20'] Major asset class performance Global equities continued to move higher in June, helped by a tentative US-China trade agreement and quick containment of US-Iran military tensions. Also helping has been still-resilient US economic growth and benign consumer price...
Is It Time to Start Planning for Private School Fees? Key Takeaways The average cost of private education in NSW is over $400,000 per child from Kindergarten to Year 12. Term 3 is open day season—making now the ideal time to start budgeting and planning. Education...
The 2025–26 Super Contribution Rules: What’s Changed and What It Means for You The concessional contributions cap remains at $30,000 for FY2025–26. The non-concessional contributions cap remains at $120,000 (or up to $360,000 using the bring-forward rule). The Super Guarantee (SG) has increased from 11.5%...
Understanding Capital Gains Tax: A Smart Seller’s Guide Selling an investment property or shares can be a major financial milestone — but it also brings tax consequences that are often misunderstood. One of the most significant is Capital Gains Tax (CGT). Whether you’re planning to offload an...
The Hidden Wealth of the Age Pension: Understanding Its Lifetime Value When planning for retirement, many Australians focus primarily on superannuation balances and investment portfolios. However, the Age Pension remains a cornerstone of retirement income for a significant portion of the population. Understanding its true lifetime...
[vc_video link='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3noC0NpF50o'] [vc_separator type='normal' position='center' color='#000000' thickness='1' up='20' down='20'] Major asset class performance Global equities bounced back solidly in May, helped by a postponement in planned US tariff increases as well as resilient US corporate earnings and economic activity. Australian equities also rose (though slightly less than...