3 Minute Economic Summary – February 2017
- Global economic data through February shows promising signs for positive improvements to global economies. Markets across the board moved higher as consumer a
By Adam Camac | |- Global economic data through February shows promising signs for positive improvements to global economies. Markets across the board moved higher as consumer a
By Adam Camac | |Every year countless women flee their home to break free from domestic violence. In many circumstances this also means these women are now homeless and have no
By Sue Carlyon | |From 1 July 2016, Australians living overseas are required to repay their HELP (formerly HECS) debt under the same income test as Australian residents. It is im
By Adam Hurwood | |From 1 July 2017, the Government will lower the annual non-concessional (after tax) contributions cap to $100,000 and will introduce a new constraint such that
By | |Throughout 2016 our company was supporting Mater Little Miracles and all of the tiny newborns in the neonatal critical care unit. One in every 7 Queenslanders
By Adam Hurwood | |Nobody likes to think about their own demise. If you are one of the many Australians who does not have a current Will, your family could be left financially vul
By Adam Hurwood | |The government passed some legislation relating to budget measures just prior to parliament's Christmas holidays. The new legislation will affect both individua
By | |Earlier this month, a number of new vulnerabilities were found in 31 models of Netgear routers that could allow an attacker to discover or completely bypass any
By James Mills | |Despite the continued rollout of the NBN, Australia remains at a measly rank 50 in Akamai's quarterly State of Internet Connectivity Report. Akamai measures an
By | |- January provided a mixed bag of results for financial markets, with strong economic data in Europe and the US, in addition to heightened geopolitical risks an
By Adam Camac | |Assets tests and the aged pension: do new rules affect you? If you need to live in residential aged care it's likely you will need to pay aged care fees to cove
By Adam Hurwood | |Owning a holiday home is an enticing proposition for many people, especially with the holiday season just around the corner. What could be better than having yo
By | |• Australian shares rebounded solidly in November (2.3%) after a disappointing October. Strong commodity price gains for coal, iron ore and oil propelled Ener
By Adam Hurwood | |Some say records are made to be broken. Unfortunately though, the record of the largest data breach at a single company in human history, is one which we all wo
By James Mills | |- Following on from November, Australian shares continued its rally with broad gains (+3%) across the sectors on the back of stronger iron ore and oil prices, a
By Adam Camac | |A few months on from the Turnbull government releasing their first draft legislation, the superannuation reform passed through parliament last Wednesday night.
By Adam Hurwood | |Expectations from BT Investment Management The election of Donald Trump to the presidency creates a great deal of uncertainty over both the economic and policy
By Adam Hurwood | |• The lead up to the US Presidential election was a key focus area for investors during October, along with central bank policies. Most asset classes declined
By Adam Hurwood | |With Christmas and the festive season fast approaching, our attention turns to planning parties and gifts. The trap for most business owners is false understand
By Adam Hurwood | |Adobe customers are among the first to see the effects of the new GST laws being imposed by the Australian government on digital goods and services being sold i
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