What’s going on?
Shock horror. Whilst talk of the biggest ever fall on the Dow Jones makes for good headlines, a 4.6% drop is far from a ‘crash’.
Federal Budget Summary 2017 – 18
The Hon Scott Morrison MP handed down his second Federal Budget on the 9th of May 2017. Pleasingly, and unlike last year, superannuation has largely been left alone. The main changes involve allowing people aged 65 and over to downsize their home and gain exemptions from the superannuation caps, and also a ‘First Home Super…
Federal Budget Summary 2016 – 17
The Hon Scott Morrison MP handed down his first Federal Budget on the 3rd of May 2016. There were modest changes to income tax rates and Centrelink rules but significant, and largely negative, changes to superannuation. Of most concern is that a number of the superannuation changes are retrospective and hence impact existing and established…
Federal Budget Analysis 2013
In our Budget analysis we summarise the key features announced last night. As in every other year, the Budget will have a positive or a negative impact on different individuals or households in Australia.
Striking a Balance: Budget 2012
Perth’s May newsletter looks at the 2012 Budget. As always there are winners and losers, with changes to superannuation, tax thresholds and small business tax concessions.
Investing today: Getting the right mix
Avant’s November newsletter compares the volatility of shares, property, bonds and cash and explains the importance of focusing on total returns rather than simply headline price and interest rates.
BRIC: Australia’s future fortunes?
There is a flurry of daily news about the drop in share values, but behind the headlines perhaps we are seeing a significant shift taking place. If powerful new economies are emerging and traditional economies are slowing, how will Australia fare? Avant’s October newsletter looks at emerging economies which are outpacing the traditional but slow-growing economic powerhouses…
The debt crisis – not our problem?
From watching the recent market turmoil around the globe Australians may feel like innocent bystanders caught in the crossfire of sovereign debt battles in the US and Europe. With a AAA credit rating does Australia have to worry?
Hold onto our hats
It’s been a shocking few weeks and markets have fallen sharply over recent trading sessions. Fear has set in and investors around the globe simply do not know whether to sit tight or sell up.