Appreciating our partnerships: Thank you for being part of our year
27 November
As the year draws to a close, we want to extend our sincere appreciation to you – our valued clients. The festive season is a wonderful time to reflect on the relationships and partnerships that have shaped our year, and we are truly grateful...[Read More]
Your Pre-Christmas Checklist: A smooth & stress-free guide
27 November
The countdown to Christmas has officially begun, and with it comes the excitement—plus the inevitable rush—to get everything organised before the big day. Whether you’re hosting, travelling, giving gifts, or simply looking to unwind, this...[Read More]
Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) checklist
13 November
A Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) offers individuals more control over their retirement savings, but it comes with significant responsibilities. This checklist outlines key considerations and requirements to help ensure compliance and effective...[Read More]
Share market volatility: why time in the market beats timing the market
27 November
Share market volatility is a natural and inevitable aspect of investing. While market fluctuations can cause anxiety among investors, attempting to predict short-term market movements, known as “timing the market,” often leads to missed...[Read More]
Investing can be a roller coaster: some tips for riding the ups and downs
27 November
Investing is rarely a smooth ride. Markets rise, fall, and sometimes loop-the-loop, leaving even the most seasoned investors feeling queasy. Just like a roller coaster, the ups can be exhilarating, but the drops can be nerve-wracking. The key to...[Read More]
Australian economy ‘island of security’ in risky seas
20 November
The nation’s economy is an “island of security” says Treasurer Jim Chalmers despite less certainty about interest rate cuts among economists after stronger-than-expected jobs data. Dr Chalmers hailed low unemployment in a speech to investors...[Read More]
Wages growth running out of steam after inflation spike
20 November
A reawakening of the inflation dragon is not expected to end Australian workers’ record run of real wages growth just yet. Pay packets are expected to have grown in real terms for an eighth consecutive quarter in September, the Australian Bureau...[Read More]
Insight on cash rate pause as economy runs at capacity
20 November
The Reserve Bank will shed further light on its decision to deny homeowners a further rate cut when it releases minutes from its last meeting earlier in November. Australia’s central bank kept interest rates on hold at 3.6 per cent after the...[Read More]
Global expat tells Australia to lift its economic game
20 November
Company taxes and regulation must be cut to boost productivity, Australia has been told by an expat head of a leading global economic body. Matthias Cormann, the first Australian to lead the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and...[Read More]
Get it right! Avoid delays when winding up your SMSF
20 November
A major cause of delays when winding up a SMSF is not ensuring all accounting and compliance obligations are up to date. Once you’ve decided to wind up your SMSFExternal Link, when you lodge your final self-managed super fund (SMSF)...[Read More]
Rate cut hopes evaporate with healthy jobs figures
20 November
Hopes of more interest rate cuts have taken a hit after Australia’s unemployment rate plunged, reinforcing beliefs of a tight jobs market. Bonds traders lowered the odds of another Reserve Bank interest rate cut on Thursday and the ASX fell to its...[Read More]
The roles expected to be in hot demand from AI boom
20 November
Artificial intelligence will result in fewer jobs in the short term, but workers in some occupations may benefit from increased demand for their skills, employers predict. Despite considerable debate about the extent of disruption AI is likely to...[Read More]
Baiting home buyers with low prices to be chopped
20 November
Flashy real estate agents preying on buyers in an aggressive property market could be slugged with huge fines under an underquoting crackdown. Under proposed reforms, maximum penalties will soar from $22,000 to $110,000 to remove the financial...[Read More]
‘Numbers game’: shopping scammers profit on sales craze
19 November
Being on the lookout for bargains this Black Friday could make you vulnerable to scammers, the consumer watchdog warns. Shopping scams have risen this year, and buyers are being urged to be extra cautious when the pressure to snag a good deal is...[Read More]
Worker shortages dampen surge in green energy, housing
19 November
Public investment in green energy and social housing has surged but worker shortages and sluggish productivity growth are holding projects back. Tens of billions of dollars were added to Australia’s major infrastructure pipeline in the past year,...[Read More]