The Economic Update – October 2014

The Economic Update – October 2014 Download The Economic Update – October 2014 The Economic Update – October 2014 Share markets were generally lower in September, with global, Australian and emerging market shares all declining in local currency terms. However, the sharp fall in the Australian dollar in the month helped […]

Keeping in Touch – October 2014

Keeping in Touch – October 2014 Download Keeping in Touch – October 2014 Get smart – get the retirement you want Saving for a stylish retirement doesn’t have to mean missing out now. With a bit of clever planning, you can maintain your current lifestyle while still maximising what you put […]

The Economic Update – September 2014

The Economic Update – September 2014 Download The Economic Update – September 2014 Summary of the September 2014 FSP Economic Update Geopolitical concerns persisted in the month of August. US President Barack Obama authorised air strikes in Northern Iraq while reports of a build-up in Russian military presence in the Ukraine […]

Keeping in Touch – September 2014

Keeping in Touch – September 2014 Download Keeping in Touch – September 2014 Opportunities in a low interest rate environment In August this year the Reserve Bank Cash Rate of 2.5% celebrated its one year anniversary. It’s a continuing low point that has followed a steady period of decline since October […]

The Key Newsletter – Spring 2014

The Key Newsletter – Spring 2014 Download The Key Newsletter – Spring 2014 Issue 44 of the latest market insight from Financial Services Partners. In this issue: Reviewing recent changes to insurance within super Caring about Aged Care Are you at risk of redundancy? Discover the wild beauty of the Northern […]

Keeping in Touch – August 2014

Keeping in Touch – August 2014 Download Keeping in Touch – August 2014 Are you ready to transition to retirement? The start of each financial year is always a good time to review your financial plan. For those considering retirement in the not-too-distant future now is also a good time to […]

The Economic Update – August 2014

The Economic Update – August 2014 Download The Economic Update – August 2014 August 2014 – Summary Geopolitical events dominated news headlines at various stages during July. In particular, the tragedy involving a Malaysian airlines flight brought back into focus the tensions between the Ukraine and Russia. Meanwhile, renewed conflict in […]

Keeping in Touch – July 2014-Article 1

Keeping in Touch – July 2014-Article 1 Download Keeping in Touch – July 2014-Article 1 Navigating the recent changes to Social Security There were quite a few changes to Social Security in the May 2014 Federal Budget, many of them having an impact on pensioners and those nearing retirement if they […]

Keeping in Touch – July 2014-Article 2

Keeping in Touch – July 2014-Article 2 Download Keeping in Touch – July 2014-Article 2 How the recent budget affects families With so many announcements made as part of the May 2014 Federal Budget, it can be hard to work out exactly which will have an impact on the family budget. […]