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]

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?

28 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]

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]

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]

More Australians struggling with power bill shock

27 September

One of Australia’s largest energy companies is supporting thousands more households with hardship programs as people grapple with rising prices. Origin Energy general manager for government engagement Tim O’Grady told a Senate inquiry into the...[Read More]

The responsibilities and challenges of an estate executor

21 September

Being named the executor of an estate is both an honour and a burden. Entrusted with this pivotal role, one carries out the last wishes of a loved one, but the path is often strewn with complexities and unforeseen challenges.   Navigating the...[Read More]

Is the government eyeing off your super?

21 September

At the end of March 2023, there was a massive $3.5 trillion held by everyday Australians in superannuation. That is $3,500,000,000,000. For any government with ambitious spending plans, this could be an attractive pool of money to target. In our...[Read More]

Oliver’s insights – immigration and housing affordability Why immigration should be lower

21 September

Key points – The key drivers of expensive housing in Australia have been low interest rates and a chronic housing supply shortfall. – Thankfully Australian governments are now focussing on boosting supply, but this will face various constraints...[Read More]

Petrol price surge further stretches household budgets

20 September

Motorists are forking out well over $2 a litre for fuel in parts of the country because of spiking oil prices and a weakening Australian dollar. In some parts of the nation, petrol prices have overtaken the highs of last year after the conflict in...[Read More]

Millions of Australians receive welfare payment boost

20 September

More than five million Australians on welfare have had their payments boosted but the social services sector is warning the increases don’t go far enough. People on JobSeeker, Youth Allowance, Austudy, ABSTUDY and the Youth Disability Support...[Read More]

Australia’s per capita recession tipped to stick around

20 September

Australia is likely to remain in a per capita recession for the next year based on a lacklustre set of forward-looking indicators. The Westpac-Melbourne Institute leading index, which collates eight economic indicators that predict the direction of...[Read More]

How to manage negative cash flow

14 September

Has your business experienced negative cash flow and left you feeling stressed? Learn about cash flow and how to manage it with confidence in this post.   Company owners usually struggle with the need to strike a balance between their income and...[Read More]

Oliver’s insights – has the RBA finished rate hikes?

14 September

Key points – It’s likely that the RBA’s cash rate has peaked with numerous indicators pointing to slower economic growth and inflationary pressures easing. – While the risk in the short term is still on the upside for rates or a delay to...[Read More]