How self-managed super fund (SMSF) trustees can meet their responsibility to keep accurate tax and super records. How self-managed super fund (SMSF) trustees can meet their responsibility to keep accurate tax and super records. Why keep records? Superannuation law requires trustees to keep extensive records including financial and trustee records. Poor record keeping … Read more
Every new financial year comes with a list of must-do tasks, but 2026-27 is bringing a range of fresh challenges for SMEs arising from the start of Payday Super and major changes announced in the May Federal Budget. Following the global trend, the Budget made it clear that tax integrity and transparency is now a … Read more
Around 2.8 million of Australia’s lowest-paid workers got a 4.75% pay rise from July 1 this year, after the latest Who benefits from this decision Announcing the wage rises, Justice Adam Hatcher said this was a “particularly challenging” decision, especially due to the “wild card of the Middle East conflict” and its ongoing price shocks … Read more
Everything you need to know about getting a pre-approval for your mortgage. What is pre-approval? Home loan pre-approval (or conditional approval) means that a lender has agreed, in principle, to lend you money towards the purchase of your home but hasn’t proceeded to a full and final approval. A pre-approval will help you get an … Read more
Understanding your risk profile is one of the most important steps you can take as an investor. It helps shape how your money is invested and whether you’ll feel comfortable staying the course when markets rise and fall. How much risk can you tolerate? Your attitude to risk is one of the most important factors … Read more
A range of superannuation changes that came into effect on 1 July 2026, are reinforcing the role of super as one of the most tax-effective investment structures available. For many investors, it’s not simply that super remains attractive but that the rules continue to change. Understanding these changes can help ensure your strategy takes advantage … Read more
Key Points Angst about economic conditions has been running high in recent times. This is evident in chronically low consumer confidence readings and a downtrend in measures of happiness. It’s also arguably evident in the rise of populist parties globally and more recently in Australia. There is no doubt that some things were better a generation … Read more
