News
Media Watch: Australia's Economic Growth Accelerates
03/09/2010Australia remains home to one of the world's best performing economies, with the latest data showing growth is now back to pre-financial crisis levels.
Media Watch: Planning for Life in the News
26/07/2010The article below appeared in Infocus magazine recently and focuses on the challenges and the opportunities for female Financial Advisers in the financial services industry.
Both Rhonda McKenzie and Rachel Martin were interviewed for their insight into why only a fifth of all Certified Financial Planners in Australia are women.
To read this article in full please click on the link below.
Media Watch: IMF Chief rules out double dip global recession
30/06/2010IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn on Tuesday ruled out the immediate prospect of a double-dip recession scuttling the fragile global economic recovery, despite various risks.
Market Update: Preparing for End of Financial Year 2009/2010
02/06/2010There are a number of strategies that are available to help you make the most of your superannuation and tax positions this financial year-end.
Market Update: Explaining the 2010 Federal Budget
18/05/2010While the 2010 Federal Budget contained few surprises, some tax, super and social security changes were announced that may require a review of your personal situation.
Media Watch: Economy ‘could be heading for boom’
03/02/2010Decisions on business investment projects over the next six months will be the key to whether the country heads for another investment boom, an independent forecaster says.
Media Watch: Australia Leading Global Recovery
27/01/2010The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded its forecast for global economic growth in 2010 due to a faster than anticipated global recovery.
Market Update: September 2009 Economic Commentary
22/10/2009The following commentary has been prepared by Lewis South, Chief Economist for Macquarie Funds Group.
Market Update: 2008 was a 1 in 50 Year Event for the Australian Sharemarket
22/09/20092008 was the worst year for the Australian Stock Market in 50 years, down 38.9%. Historically though, a negative year is often followed by a year of positive gains.
Media Watch: How House Prices are Saving Australia
05/08/2009House prices are proving to be a crucial factor in keeping Australia out of a US-style recession.
