Financial News & Updates

Lonely in lockdown?

Snap lockdowns or simply the long winter months might be making you feel bored and lonely. If you’re feeling the pain of being on your lonesome, know that you’re actually not alone. One in four Australian adults experience loneliness, according to a report by the Australian Psychological Society and Swinburne University. Trying some of these […]

New legislation and changes to your annual renewal process

As of July 1 2021, new legislation regarding the annual service renewal process for ongoing fee-paying clients came into effect. The new legislation, arising from the Hayne Royal Commission, was designed to increase clients’ awareness and understanding of both the services they receive and the fees associated with those financial advice services. The new legislation […]

Economic update – August 2021

Key points Despite some key economies reopening, the Delta variant of COVID 19 remains a real risk Inflationary fears are still with us but bond yields have fallen significantly suggesting it is not a problem The US and Chinese economies experienced solid rebound growth Monetary and government policies remain accommodative and policy remains accommodative The […]