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Global markets ended the financial year strongly as easing Middle East tensions and lower oil prices reduced inflation concerns and supported investor confidence. Australian shares posted modest gains but lagged overseas markets, while bond markets rallied and the Australian dollar weakened. Emerging markets continued to benefit from strong demand for AI and semiconductor-related industries.
Read MoreBefore you can determine whether you're on track, it's important to define what retirement means to you. For some people, retirement means extensive travel, dining out, and pursuing hobbies. For others, it's about spending more time with family, volunteering, or simply enjoying a more relaxed lifestyle. The lifestyle you envision will largely determine how much income you'll need and, therefore, how much you should be saving today.
Read MoreThe past few weeks and months have seen major developments that affect how trusts are taxed in Australia.
While the technical details are complex, the key message for clients is simple:
Some tax risks around trust distributions have reduced
The overall tax advantage of discretionary trusts is expected to reduce significantly from 2028
The next 1 - 2 years are critical for reviewing and potentially restructuring your arrangements
We explain here what has changed and what it means for you.
Read MoreMost leaders rush into the work. It’s natural because we’re passionate, busy and driven by outcomes. The research is clear: connection must come before content if you want to unlock great performance.
Read MoreWhen it comes to growing your wealth, consistency is often more important than timing the market. While many people have good intentions to save and invest regularly, life's expenses and competing priorities can make it difficult to follow through. That's where automation can make a significant difference.
By setting up an investment account and automatically directing a portion of your wages into it each pay cycle, you can build long-term wealth with minimal effort and remove the temptation to spend money that could otherwise be working for your future.
Read MoreWith just days remaining until the introduction of Payday Super, employers who are still relying on the ATO's Small Business Superannuation Clearing House (SBSCH) should ensure they have made alternative arrangements.
Read MoreAustralia's property market has shifted. Rising interest rates, affordability pressures, and the federal budget's proposed tax changes have taken the heat out of buyer demand and it's showing up in the numbers.
Sydney, Melbourne, and Canberra are leading the pullback, with prices drifting lower since the start of the year. More listings, longer selling times, and vendors with genuine motivation to negotiate are becoming part of the landscape again.
For buyers who are prepared, that creates a different set of opportunities. Here's what's actually worth paying attention to.
Read MoreGlobal markets continued to gain momentum in May, driven by strong corporate earnings and ongoing investment in AI technologies. Meanwhile, Australian markets lagged amid tighter monetary policy and softer economic conditions. Despite volatility in bond markets, easing inflation pressures and stabilising energy prices supported investor confidence toward month-end.
Read MoreA record $11 billion short bet against Australia’s big banks is raising serious questions for investors. With rising interest rates, slowing credit growth and mounting economic pressures, the outlook for bank shares is becoming more uncertain. Now may be the right time to review your portfolio and reassess your exposure.
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