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Performance and Market Commentary

See our latest performance and market commentary.

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AT A GLANCE: FEDERAL BUDGET SUMMARY 2024

Please find below a high-level overview of key takeout’s from the Federal Budget Summary 2024 as delivered overnight.

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Are electric cars worth it?

Electric vehicles (EVs) have been a hot topic in recent times, often touted as the way of the future but up until fairly recently, were not a realistic or affordable option for everyday people. But with their prices gradually falling and accessibility growing, combined with high fuel prices and consumers becoming more conscious of their environmental impact, is it time to accelerate into electric?

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Federal Budget October 2022

The Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered the Albanese Government’s first budget on Tuesday, fulfilling their election commitment to reprioritise expenditure allocated by the previous Government in March of this year.

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How to protect yourself from a potential scammer

As 10 million Optus customers remain on high alert for fraudulent activity on their financial accounts after the recent cyber-attack, other financial scams are escalating. After the September cyber-attack the telco’s customers were warned to be on the alert for out of the blue phone calls or messages asking for personal or financial information.

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How you can help the environment

Has the latest State of the Environment report left you feeling the need to do more to help keep Australia beautiful? The report found Australia’s environment is in a “poor and deteriorating state” thanks to climate change, mining, pollution, the impact of invasive species, and habitat loss.

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Ethical investing signs of 'greenwashing'

Green is good, right? As more people bear the consequences of climate change investor demand for sustainable options is growing. ESG investing is when a fund considers sustainability factors (including environmental, social, and governance) in their investment strategy. Globally, ESG assets are expected to exceed $US53 trillion by 2025 and represent more than a third of total assets under management. If you have any questions regarding ESG investing, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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How the new government could impact your finances

As the dust settles on the 2022 Federal election, and a new government is ushered in, how might your finances be impacted?

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At a Glance: Federal Budget Summary 2022

Please find below a high-level overview of key takeout’s from the Federal Budget Summary 2022 as delivered overnight.

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Market Volatility & Europe

In this update we provide an overview of the market volatility and the impacts of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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What is inflation and what does it mean for 2022?

Learn how inflation is calculated and how this might impact you.

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How will our children ever afford to buy a home?

For kids trying to save a deposit for their first home escalating prices can make a purchase seem like the impossible dream.

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