The Economic Update – September 2013 Summary: In Australia, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) lowered the cash rate by a further 0.25% to 2.5% at the start of August. In Australia, official interest rates moved lower in July after the RBA noted that low inflation provided scope for further cuts […]
Keeping in Touch -September 2013 Saving for your child’s education There are a number of different ways that you can save for your children’s education, especially as it’s likely to be one of the biggest family expenses that you’ll ever have. It is important to try and start as early as […]
The Economic Update- August 2013 Financial markets were once again primarily driven by central bank commentary in July. In Australia, official interest rates moved lower in July after the RBA noted that low inflation provided scope for further cuts to the cash rate despite the large fall in the Australia dollar. Over […]
Connection Point August 2013 This is our bi-monthly read aimed at providing some useful information for our clients, industry contacts and valued referral partners. We hope you enjoy this edition of Connection Point.
Keeping in Touch – August 2013 Charitable Giving Australians are well known for their generosity when it comes to supporting charities. Whether it’s a sudden natural disaster or supporting established charitable institutions, we give many millions each year to provide relief and comfort where it is needed most. Fortunately, such generosity […]
The Economic Update – July 2013 The announcement in May that the Fed may begin scaling back their asset purchase program remained a driver of financial markets in June. The US economy seems to be staying the course of moderate economic growth, however there have been signs of a slowdown in […]
The Key Newsletter – Winter 2013 Issue 40 of the latest market insight from Financial Services Partners. In this issue: How will the new Stronger Super reforms affect you? Savour the delights of Tasmania’s wine regions Exposing some myths on income protection claims Market commentary
Keeping in Touch-July 2013 Australian Dollar After having an extended period of being above parity with the U.S. Dollar, the Australian Dollar appears to be back on the rollercoaster with its value falling recently into the nineties. So why is this happening all of a sudden and where is it heading? […]
The Economic Update – June 2013 The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) cut rates at the May meeting using “some of [the] scope” to support demand after a lower CPI and a sustained high AUD. For the month as a whole the data flow was mixed. While employment was stronger than […]
Connection Point June 2013 Our new publication for industry contacts and referral partners. We hope you find this publication of interest.