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A gift that keeps on giving – buying shares for kids
Many parents and grandparents worry about how to help the children in their lives achieve financial independence. But the value of long-term investment can seem like a dry and complicated idea for kids to get their heads around. In fact, many young people would like...
They’re back baby – the fall and rise of bonds
After a horror 2022, AMP Portfolio Manager Fixed Income, Chris Baker says bonds are coming back into favour as interest rates near their peak. Before we take a closer look at the current state of the bond market, it’s worth a recap on how bonds work. Most people are...
Most Expensive Wars In History
Check out the most most expensive wars throughout history
Does the NALI/E punishment fit the crime?
The long-running NALI/E debate has not considered the “extremely heavy-handed treatment” the specific asset NALI provisions impose.
A 2023 Advent Calendar for our clients
Come back each day and click on the next date for more inspirational and Christmas quotes.
EPOA crucial for SMSFs, says professional adviser
An enduring power of attorney is crucial for ensuring continuity and compliance, says a professional adviser.
Setting up the next generations of retirees
With average life expectancies rising, early investment education and financial advice will become increasingly critical.
Economic and market outlook for 2024: Global summary
The global outlook summary highlights the top-level findings of the full economic market outlook.
Working after pension age
The Australian Government is assisting older Australians to work, if they are able and wish to do so, by allowing them to keep more of their pension when they have income from work.
Big stamp duty and tax changes for Victoria investors and businesses.
There are three main areas of significant change: Transition from stamp duty to annual property tax for commercial and industrial property. This will apply to commercial and industrial properties acquired on or after 1 July 2024. (existing owners of properties...
Catching the kindness bug
Australians have seen more than their share of tough times over the past few years and there are many stories of how individuals and communities responded to natural disasters and the pandemic with empathy and valuable assistance. Being kind and helping others does...
Helping you loosen the purse strings
In recent times, there’s been a shift by Australian policy makers to encourage innovation when it comes to retirement income streams. Overall, this move is a recognition of two key facts: We’ve done a great job of accumulating wealth for retirement, but The system...
Negative gearing: Time to re-evaluate your strategy?
In the space of 18 months, interest rates have risen regularly, which has seen plenty of positively or neutrally geared investment properties slip into negative territory. After a significant jump in the cash rate, savvy investors are now rethinking their medium to...
How much do we depend on China?
AMP Deputy Chief Economist Diana Mousina examines the impact of slower Chinese economic growth on Australia As economic growth in China shows signs of slowing down, how will this affect the Australian economy and investment markets? To find out, we looked at four...
How much longer will Australian household savings last?
AMP Deputy Chief Economist Diana Mousina looks at the outlook for consumer spending and saving. Australian consumers have faced many headwinds over the past 18 months, including high inflation – especially for essential items like groceries, electricity, gas and...