4 Important Questions to Ask Your General Insurance Adviser
28 September
Due to the wide variety of general insurance policies, you can find a policy for each of your needs. However, the wide variety can also confuse, especially if you are a newbie in insurance matters. Luckily, you can get the guidance you need from...[Read More]
Behavioural guidance during market volatility
28 September
Much of this year has remained fraught with uncertainty and instability in the markets. This, of course, has caused many investors to become nervous and impulsive about their market decisions. This article will help to ease some fears about market...[Read More]
The Power of eating together as a Family – Fostering Happiness
28 September
In today’s fast-paced world, the act of sharing a meal with others is becoming increasingly rare. We find ourselves consuming nearly half of our weekly meals alone, opting for quick and convenient on-the-go options rather than taking the time to...[Read More]
Farm Succession Planning: Balancing Financial and Emotional Aspects for Generational Transition
28 September
The Challenge Facing Farm Owners The complexity of farm succession planning extends beyond mere financial transactions. For farm owners, navigating the transition of a generational asset such as a farm is both an economic and emotional endeavour....[Read More]
Oliver’s insights – For what it’s worth: why what you pay for an investment is a key driver of its return…and how do valuations look now?
27 September
Key points – Starting point valuations – like yields and price to earnings ratios – are key drivers of medium-term investment returns. – For growth assets it’s often more complicated, with the level of interest rates playing a big...[Read More]
Investment markets and key developments – Weekly market update 22/9
27 September
Global share markets mostly fell over the last week as “higher for longer” interest rate signals from the Fed and some other central banks pushed bond yields higher. A 2.9% fall for the week took the key direction setting US share market below...[Read More]
Spring auction rates heating up, just like the weather
27 September
There’s been a surge in the number of homes going under the hammer compared to the same time last year, as the busy spring selling season gets under way. The warm weather drew buyers to 2550 auctions in capital cities across the country this...[Read More]
Small business boost measures and the energy incentive
27 September
The Australian Government has announced the following 3 measures to assist small businesses that have an aggregated annual turnover of less than $50Â million: Small business technology investment boost Small business skills and training boost Small...[Read More]
Deal to drive discount EV loans for Aussie drivers
27 September
Australia’s biggest bank is partnering with the country’s most popular electric vehicle manufacturer in a bid to speed up adoption of low-emission cars. The Commonwealth Bank announced a deal with Tesla on Wednesday, revealing personal and...[Read More]
Cloud-based micro businesses floated for future economy
27 September
More cloud-based computing and artificial intelligence could fix Australia’s productivity problem, and fight deadly bushfires. An Amazon Web Services (AWS) report released on Wednesday shows if smaller organisations in healthcare, education and...[Read More]
Annual inflation lifts 5.2 per cent in August
27 September
Australia’s inflation rate shifted higher than the previous month as widely expected. The Australian Bureau of Statistics consumer price index for August came in at an annual rate of 5.2 per cent, up from 4.9 per cent in July. The indicator tracks...[Read More]
Artificial intelligence could be future of cancer care
27 September
Artificial intelligence may have blown up with the launch of ChatGPT but for years, scientists have been pondering how the technology might improve cancer care. It’s already being used in some hospitals around the world but experts say patients...[Read More]
Heat on climate, gender at companies’ annual meetings
27 September
Aiming for a sustainable, fair economy also grows companies’ long-term value and responsible shareholders will vote accordingly at upcoming meetings, investors are warning boardrooms. Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues have taken on...[Read More]
High fuel prices to flow through to inflation print
27 September
Inflation has come off its highs but the road back down is proving bumpy. A jump in petrol prices is expected to show up in the monthly consumer prices index when the Australian Bureau of Statistics releases the August report on Wednesday. In July,...[Read More]
Police recoup $45m as cyber criminals target businesses
27 September
Cyber criminals in Africa and Eastern Europe are among those targeting Australian businesses as police manage to recoup $45 million from online thieves. The money, which the Australian Federal Police (AFP) has returned to businesses in the past...[Read More]