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….

For years, Australian property investing has been built on a familiar formula: negative gearing on the way in and a capital gains tax discount on the way out. The 2026–27 Federal Budget proposal puts both pillars under pressure…

If longevity runs in your family, you have a better chance of living longer. But genetics is only part of the equation: the lifestyle choices you make play a big role in living longer, staying healthy, and being able to continue doing the things you love…

At its meeting today, the Board decided to increase the cash rate target by 25 basis points to 4.10 per cent.

While inflation has fallen substantially since its peak in 2022, it picked up materially in the second half of 2025.

It has been a tumultuous start to March 2026 that none of us would have expected. On the surface, the world appears to be in turmoil ---war in Ukraine, War in Gaza, War in Pakistan and Afghanistan, and now war between the US/Israel and Iran! Market reaction on one side, the human tragedy this has ...