Key Points The Fed is likely to start raising interest rates to combat sticky inflation and affirm its credibility. First Fed rate hikes in a
Many people are surprised to learn that some of their largest assets may not be covered by their will. With recent changes affecting testamentary trusts
Key Points Bond yields are being pushed higher by concerns about inflation, high public debt, rising corporate borrowing, rising Japanese bond yields and increasing economic
For many people approaching retirement, the transition from full-time work to retirement is no longer a sudden stop. Instead, it’s often a gradual process that
Key Points The slump in national average home prices continued in August with prices down 0.9% according to Cotality, their fifth monthly fall. The fall
There is something deeply hopeful about the fact that we are living longer than previous generations. Advances in medicine, safer living conditions and better healthcare
Family trusts have long been a popular structure for managing business income, investments and succession planning. However, a major change is proposed from 1 July
Key Points The increasing noise around investing – associated with a messier economic and geopolitical backdrop along with an explosion in information flow and the
Life moves fast. Is your insurance up to speed? Life rarely stands still. A new home, a growing family, a career change or the transition
Key Points The RBA left the cash rate on hold at 4.35% for the second meeting in a row. Some softer than expected readings for
It can feel as if artificial intelligence (AI) makes its way into almost every conversation, and especially for investors. From headlines about trillion-dollar technology companies
Stay up to date with what’s happened in the Australian economy and markets over the past month. July provided some welcome signs for the Australian
