Responding to the Trump Volatility  

Responding to the Trump Volatility  

Financial markets have suddenly hit a rough patch. There was a peak in share prices in late January and values have been volatile since. The last couple of weeks have seen a sharp fall. Of course, this volatility began when Donald Trump took office as US President....
Bitcoin is Here to Stay  

Bitcoin is Here to Stay  

When bitcoin first appeared it was an odd curiosity that very few people took seriously. It was assessed as a fad that wouldn’t last. Yet strangely, it didn’t fade away as expected. Its price shot up, then collapsed as the critics predicted, to a fraction of its...
Retirement Funding Preferences

Retirement Funding Preferences

The best way to fund retirement continues to be a topic of debate. There is great appeal in the age pension. It is guaranteed by the Government and underwritten by its ability to collect taxes. Any politician who wants to reduce the pension does so at the risk of...
APRA Questions Industry Super Funds  

APRA Questions Industry Super Funds  

Industry superannuation funds continue to be questioned by regulators over aspects of their operation. The Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority (APRA) first raised concerns about the management of the funds as early as mid 2023. There is concern about the high...
Wealth Building Options

Wealth Building Options

There are several strategies commonly used by Australians to build their wealth. Some people have a clever idea for a business, see an opening in the market that isn’t being satisfied, or are just very passionate about their work. They take on the risk of failure and...