Australia experienced a property boom during the pandemic, with property values rising more than 20% over 2021, adding $126,700 to the median value of ... Read More
The 2022 – 2023 Federal Budget: What it means for you
This year’s Federal Budget covers a range of measures aiming to reduce the pressure from increased costs of living and help more people into ... Read More
Share market Falls: What investors need to consider
Being more engaged with your super investments could help you make the most of the time you have to grow your wealth for retirement – and navigate ... Read More
The escalation in Ukraine tensions – implications for investors
Key Points Ukraine tensions have escalated with Russia ordering troops into Ukraine regions already occupied by Russian separatists. Share ... Read More
Constructing a retirement portfolio in a low return world
Portfolio construction is a much-used term that can be misunderstood. Fundamentally, the term portfolio construction refers to the process of ... Read More
What’s next for the Australian and global economies?
Key points: 2022 is likely to be the year COVID-19 goes from being an epidemic to endemic. Expect ongoing global economic recovery, albeit ... Read More
Investing in volatile times
As Australia emerges from lockdowns in New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory and Victoria, and the economy recovers from a September ... Read More
Could interest rates rise sooner than expected?
In response to the pandemic, central banks around the world flooded the market with liquidity. In Australia, the Reserve Bank did what ... Read More
Coronavirus continues to cause havoc – but here are five reasons for optimism
Introduction It seems the bad news on coronavirus doesn’t let up. The lockdown in NSW looks like going longer. There is endless debate about ... Read More
2020-21 saw investment returns rebound – expect modest but good returns this Financial Year
The past financial year saw a spectacular rebound in returns for investors as the focus shifted from the recession to recovery against a backdrop of ... Read More
