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Economic Update Video – September 2020

The Reserve Bank forecasts the economy will contract 6% this year before rebounding 5% in 2021. The recent company reporting season provided an insight into the financial impact of COVID-19 on the economy and for investors. Only 75% of ASX 200 companies reported a net profit in the year to June. Full-year earnings were down […]

Economic Update Video – August 2020

The government’s July budget update gave an insight into the economic impact of COVID-19. The economy contracted by an estimated fall of 2.5% in 20-21.

Super changes add flexibility

Just when you thought you had a grip on the superannuation rules, they change again. This time though, the changes are mostly positive, especially for older super members keen to top up their savings. From 1 July 2020, changes came into effect with the potential to help retirees as well as members suffering financial hardship […]

Economic Update Video – July 2020

After 28 years Australia’s record economic expansion ended due to the COVID shutdowns, below is a video to assist you to stay up to date with the latest.

Housing market: Shaken but not stirred

With Australia in a COVID-induced recession, residential property is not immune to falling economic activity. Yet housing prices are proving surprisingly...