Economic update

Federal Budget 2020-21 Analysis

07 Oct 2020 | Snapshot

In what has been billed as one of the most important budgets since the Great Depression, and the first since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic dragged Australia into its first recession in almost 30 years, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said the next phase of the journey is to secure Australia’s future. As expected, the focus […]

Getting retirement plans back on track

23 Sep 2020 | Snapshot

After a year when even the best laid plans have been put on hold due to COVID-19, people who were planning to retire soon may be having second thoughts. You may be concerned about a drop in your super balance, insecure work, or an uncertain investment outlook. Whatever your circumstances, a financial tune-up may be […]

Economic Update Video – September 2020

02 Sep 2020 | Economic update

The Reserve Bank forecasts the economy will contract 6% this year before rebounding 5% in 2021. The recent company reporting season provided an insight into the financial impact of COVID-19 on the economy and for investors. Only 75% of ASX 200 companies reported a net profit in the year to June. Full-year earnings were down […]