Global economy synchronised and thriving
May 18, 2017

Global economy synchronised and thriving

The global economy has maintained steady growth in the second quarter of 2017, providing a solid foundation for risk assets such as equities and corporate credit which further encourages investors to build a diversified portfolio, according to JP Morgan.

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2011 Census – what was the make up of your area?
May 15, 2017

2011 Census – what was the make up of your area?

The following link is a handy ABS tool if you want to see the demographic make-up of the area you lived as recorded in the 2011 Census.  2016 Census information starts becoming available from June 2017.

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ATO set to release guidance targeted for SMSF clients
May 9, 2017

ATO set to release guidance targeted for SMSF clients

In the coming weeks, the ATO will be distributing letters and guidance notes designed to help practitioners explain issues relating to the superannuation reforms to clients, says a technical expert.

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More withdrawals from ‘the bank of mum and dad’
May 5, 2017

More withdrawals from ‘the bank of mum and dad’

Think about what has happened in the six months since Treasury secretary John Fraser spoke of his concerns for retirement savings of parents who help their children into housing by making withdrawals from “the bank of mum and dad”.

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