The Pulse Equity and commodity markets continued to recover off their mid-February lows helped by reasonable economic data, supportive central banks and improved sentiment Oil prices continued to move higher, up another 13% in March China economic data was, on balance, a little better US economic data continued to improve The European Central Bank surprised […]
Market Update – March 2016
In the March 2016 edition of the Market Update: Global equity markets continued to correct through February but stage an early March recovery Oil prices staged a strong recovery from mid-February – up 37% China economic data continued to consolidate and targets 6.5% minimum growth US economic data continued to improve Marginally weaker Eurozone heightens […]
Market Update – February 2016
This monthly update offers market commentaries on the performance of the major asset classes and key global economies.
Legislative changes to Centrelink benefits
Treatment of Defined Benefit Pensions 1 January 2016 If you have a Federal or State Government Superannuation pension from CSS, PSS, DFRDB, ESS Super, VicSuper or Vision Super and you have a Centrelink benefit, these changes could affect you.
‘Tis the season for giving
If you want to be sure that your Christmas gift won’t gather dust in a drawer, you can’t go wrong with the gift of money. Before you take out the cheque book, make sure you’re clear about the tax implications of gift-giving.