Keeping in Touch – Budget 2013 Federal Budget 2013 Earlier this week Treasurer Wayne Swan delivered his sixth Federal budget. This summary is designed to update you on some of the key announcements and help you to understand the impact to your own situation. As always you should seek advice before […]
The Economic Update – April 2013 In early May the RBA cut the official cash rate by 0.25%, bringing interest rates to a historic low of 2.75%. Providing scope to cut rates the RBA noted benign inflation and below trend economic growth.
Keeping in Touch- May 2013 Future of Financial Advice First announced by the Labor Government in 2010 as an initiative to improve consumer confidence and trust in the financial services industry, the FoFA reforms are about to take effect in July this year. In the lead up to the implementation on […]
The Key Newsletter – Autumn 2013 Issue 39 of the latest market insight from Financial Services Partners. In this issue: Boost your super savings before 30 June Turbo charge your income protection Cost effective insurance premiums Market commentary
The Economic Update – March 2013 Concerns over the situation in Europe escalated in March as officials struggled to agree on terms for a bailout for Cyprus, denting investor risk appetite. Despite this, we do not see this significantly impacting the global growth outlook or the outlook for markets, though it […]
Keeping in Touch- April 2013 Taking control of your finances after divorce As financial advisers, we are acutely aware that people are usually prompted to focus on financial issues when they experience a ‘significant life event’.
The Economic Update – February 2013 We believe that world growth will remain below average on net as robust growth in Asia is offset by weakness in Europe. With continued significant excess capacity across the developed world set to suppress inflation for some time, central banks will maintain negative real interest […]
Estate Planning Top Tips When it comes to Estate Planning there is a lot to consider but it is important to most of us that our assets are left to the intended beneficiaries, with no negative tax liabilities. If you have structured your Will correctly, and considered your Estate Planning as […]
Transitioning to Retirement Life expectancy and Lifestyle: Generally, life expectancy is on the rise. We are working harder and living longer! It is possible that you could be in the retirement period for around 20 years and be accustomed to a high standard of living that you wish to maintain.
Summary: US – underlying US economic momentum in retail and housing appears resilient amid declining GDP growth. Europe – industrial production has continued to weaken, especially in the energy sector. China – GDP and exports have exceeded growth expectations. Australia – unemployment rates rose while annual inflation remaine…