Covid-19 – Business as Usual?

What an interesting few weeks we have had.  From seeing market theory in direct action (through the panic buying of toilet paper at inflated prices) to major public events being shut down and now sports being played to empty crowds.  COVID-19 has escalated however...

Current Market Volatility – Corona Virus Covid19

As you are no doubt aware the Coronavirus or as it is now called Covid19, has seen a significant rise in infection rates outside China.   This has seen market lose come capital value over the last week of trading.  Remember that investment involved two types of...

R U O.K?

After a random invitation from someone, I went to a breakfast last week in Newcastle with a panel speaking about mental health and suicide awareness. We heard from representatives from Lifeline, LivingWorks, and Everymind. They spoke about how what is going on for...

Protecting Your Super Package

While we are running through the election campaign for 2019 there is a major life admin task afoot! If you have insurances in place linked to your superannuation account you will be getting a letter or email to make sure you are aware of how this is structured....

Federal Budget 2019

We have prepared some commentary around the Federal Budget which was released a month earlier than usual last night,  ahead of the much anticipated 2019 Federal Election. This pre election Federal Budget and the Opposition Budget reply later in the week, will all form...

Market outlook for 2019

Happy New Year! We hope that 2019 is off to a good start for you so far.  A new year often brings about reflection and refocus around where we are heading in.  Also it is a good time to reflect on our relationships and we often say to clients our relationship with...