The year has certainly rushed by quickly as we head towards Christmas only 3 months away. It has been a year represented by significant market volatility; tumultuous geopolitics; yet a year defined by continued growth in corporate profitability and the spend on AI appearing to reap rewards in generating that elusive revenue growth and bottom-line profitability…

Whenever you send an email, stream a movie, make an online payment, use cloud software tools or ask an artificial intelligence (AI) tool a question, a data centre is doing the work behind the scenes. They are now a vital part of the modern economy—much like roads, airports and electricity networks….

For buyers, sellers and borrowers, the difference between a valuation and a market appraisal can affect finance approval, price expectations and sale strategy. Understanding why the figures differ may help you use each one for the right decision……

When people think about their wealth, they often focus on their home, superannuation, investment portfolio or business interests. While these are important assets, there is one asset that underpins them all: your health.

Good health provides freedom, independence and choice. It allows us to spend time with family, enjoy hobbies, travel and make the most of the lifestyle we have worked hard to create. Without it, even the strongest financial position can be overshadowed by limitations and uncertainty……

The US-Iran conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which we wrote about in our last quarter newsletter, has still not been resolved and the news out of Washington doesn’t align with news out of Tehran creating further uncertainty and increases risk of escalation…

As the end of the financial year approaches, many Australians are looking for ways to reduce their tax bill while boosting their retirement savings. One of the most effective strategies available is making concessional (before-tax) contributions to superannuation….