Vaccination rates as they happen around the world
January 15, 2021

Vaccination rates as they happen around the world

 

A new resource is now available that shows the rates per country of COVID-19 vaccinations.  We all suffered in many ways as COVID number increased, now, as expected, let's watch them start to drop.

 

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Behind the dash in new market listings
December 23, 2020

Behind the dash in new market listings

 

There's been an unexpected surge in new listings on the Australian share market over recent months. So, what is driving this IPO boom?

 

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Investing basics for first timers
December 21, 2020

Investing basics for first timers

 

The students of 2020 are graduating to the adult world in one of the most uncertain times in recent history amid recession, pandemic and global political tensions. In times like these, knowing the basics of how to get started down the road to prosperity is more important than ever.

 

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Small SMSFs develop rapidly
December 19, 2020

Small SMSFs develop rapidly

 

The latest industry research has shown SMSFs with low balances grow to levels allowing them to become cost-efficient very quickly.

 

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Government targets fund expenditure, best interests in new super reforms
December 16, 2020

Government targets fund expenditure, best interests in new super reforms

 

Recently released draft exposure legislation will require trustees of super funds, including SMSFs, to exercise their powers in the best financial interests of beneficiaries and require APRA-regulated funds to support their expenditures with evidence.

 

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Retirement costs rising despite COVID impacts
December 13, 2020

Retirement costs rising despite COVID impacts

 

The cost of a comfortable retirement in Australia has gone up over the September quarter despite COVID-induced lifestyle changes, new research has revealed.

 

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ATO flags key deadlines for early release of super
December 10, 2020

ATO flags key deadlines for early release of super

 

With the end of the year drawing closer, the ATO has outlined some of the cut-off dates and deadlines applying for members wanting to apply for the early release of their super.

 

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2020 is coming to an end. Phew!!
December 7, 2020

2020 is coming to an end. Phew!!

 

Some fireworks and a great Advent Calendar to help you celebrate. On behalf of all our staff we wish our clients and their families a Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year and a great holiday period.

 

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Monitoring super performance critical in light of new measures
November 30, 2020

Monitoring super performance critical in light of new measures

While the government has announced plans to increase governance over the performance of super funds, super members will still need to actively monitor the performance of their fund to avoid being stapled to an underperforming one, says a mid-tier firm.

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