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Conducting a financial year review, focusing on brief economic and financial markets, is essential. It was an extraordinary 12 months.
Australians must know how to save money and learn effective budgeting strategies. Cost of living has increased, and Australians are finding it challenging.
According to new data, single Australians under 30 obtained the majority of spots in the Federal Government’s 5% deposit scheme for first home buyers.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers attended the G20 finance summit in Indonesia for crucial talks with finance ministers and central bankers.
he practise area of bankruptcy & insolvency is in constant flux. 2020 and 2021 saw some of the most significant reforms to Australia’s insolvency framework.
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has increased interest rates this month by 0.5 percentage points, making the new cash rate 1.35%.
The Superannuation Guarantee (SG) rate rose to 10.5% on 1 July 2022. The SG increase means changes to your payroll and the amount of super paid to your workers.
‘People are losing a fortune’, states the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), urging banks to act as scams surge.
New Financial Services Minister Stephen Jones declares he will prioritise easing the regulatory burden on financial advisers to stop the mass industry exodus.
Australia has weathered its fair share of economic slowdowns in the past without going into recession – but will it be able to pull off a miracle again?
Just a few years ago, sustainable finance objectives may have been regarded by borrowers as a relatively easy way to enhance their reputations.
The new financial year is just around the corner, meaning new rules are on the way that could cost you. Here’s what you need to know.
There’s no end to Australia’s cost of living crisis and our plans for tax refunds reveal just how bad things are getting.
Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) governor Philip Lowe has given an interest rate forecast, predicting what might lie ahead for the cash rate, and those
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) announced four key focus disciplines for Tax Time 2022.
In April, the nation’s unemployment rate was a seasonally adjusted 3.9%, the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported recently, compared to 3.9% for March.
Labor will forge the next parliament of Australia after winning the 2022 federal election, thus the implementation of Labor policies will follow.
Rising interest rates is a phrase that has seldom been relevant to Australian investors for the last ten years.
arate from your partner is a tough decision. If you face separation and not across your financial situation, it can be even more overwhelming and scary.
The Federal Court found that RI Advice had breached its obligations because it failed to have adequate risk management systems to manage cybersecurity risks.
Life insurance is a common asset that factors into many people’s long-term financial plans. Life insurance is a way to protect your loved ones.
An election is a time for national and economic reflection, with questions about what we can do differently to create a better tomorrow.
Anyone just beginning to read financial news will need a quick primer on the terms commonly used. We will briefly explore company earnings announcements.
The Reserve Bank has increased interest rates for the first time in over 11 years, with a 25-basis-point rate hike taking the cash rate target to 0.35 per cent.
A business succession plan should define who will take over the business, when that person will take over it, and how they will take it over.
TPD insurance can offer a financial safety net to help support you and your family and pay for medical and rehabilitation costs.
A foreign investor has been penalised for purchasing properties in outer Melbourne without obtaining authorisation from the Foreign Investment Review Board.
Next-generation investing is looking more diverse than ever before with the rising adoption of cryptocurrency (crypto) and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)).
There are many critical legal and financial issues to consider when buying and selling a business.
The sneaky move, experts term as “shrinkflation”, is a way companies can increase the price of their products without having to alter the price tag.
ecent changes to Australia’s autonomous sanctions regime to counter Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have highlighted two critical recommendations.
Equity market focus has shifted to the dissension in Ukraine and its impact on inflation and growth. Subsequently, stagflation is now back on investors’ minds.
Giving financial advice without possessing a license is illegal in Australia, but unlicensed influencers are giving financial advice on social media, also known as finfluencers.
On the 21st March 2022, National Advice Solutions Pty Ltd appeared at the Magistrates Court in Queensland, charged with anti-hawking offences.
One of the most striking financial trends of recent years has been the rise in green investing. There is a growing focus on climate change.
The considerations are different for high-net-wealth clients and aged care, with less focus on Centrelink and reducing fees and a greater focus on cash flow structuring and estate planning.
Gold is the preferred choice of many investors experiencing market volatility. The reason is Gold prices generally increases when the overall market flounders.
There is no doubt the Russian invasion and resulting conflict in Ukraine will have a short-term impact on markets. The price of energy has risen and will continue to do so.
On the 1st of March 2022, it was announced that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) would keep the RBA cash rate at 0.10% for another month.
Recently, we’ve seen the devastating impact that floods have on Australians. In times like these, it’s critical to have floods assistance packages
The Guvera collapse demonstrates the importance of obtaining financial and investment advice from licensed and authorised professionals.
ASIC warns SMSFs on cryptocurrencies and reminds fund members that it is the best course of action to obtain advice from a licensed financial adviser.
Australia’s economy, with an outstanding $688.7 billion spent on houses. So, the question is, is there an impending rate rise?
The Queensland government will close a loophole with land tax changes to stop investors and interstate landholders from exploiting tax-free thresholds.
Courts are taking a stricter approach towards self managed super fund (SMSF) related legal battles. The growing number of SMSF inheritance disputes
Australia’s big banks are fighting new proposed obligations from the regulator. ASIC targeting scams means a push to mandate refunds of billions of dollars lost
Worries about Omicron, inflation and interest rates have spurred a recent market volatility on Wall Street. Is this just another volatile period or the start of
When referring to taxation, the family home is venerated. It is often the most significant asset a taxpayer will possess, and of course, the main
Despite the current state of affairs, we hope you managed to enjoy some time with your loved ones over the Christmas-New Year period. Unfortunately, this year
