COVID crash: one year on

COVID crash: one year on

  It's now been one year since the COVID-19 outbreak sent global markets into freefall. How have investors fared since the 2020 crash and what are the lessons learned?           Hungarian-born illusionist Harry Houdini was famous for his great escapes. So was...
Frydenberg flags super freeze

Frydenberg flags super freeze

  Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has weighed in on the superannuation debate in the clearest sign yet that the government may be considering a freeze to the legislated increase.             In a speech at the National Press Club, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg echoed the...
ATO’s good-faith approach to crypto won’t last much longer

ATO’s good-faith approach to crypto won’t last much longer

  The ATO has maintained its good-faith approach to the accounting of cryptocurrencies, though it isn’t expected to last much longer, says a national tax and accounting network.               Speaking to Accountants Daily, H&R Block director of tax communications...
The risks in hunting for higher returns

The risks in hunting for higher returns

  How much investment risk are you willing to take? Find out why it's a question all investors should be considering right now.           How much investment risk are you willing to take? If you've ever used a financial adviser, it's one of the first...
What exactly is inflation?

What exactly is inflation?

  Why is the RBA so keen to see it return? And more importantly, what does this all mean for investors?           The Reserve Bank of Australia has recently made an unprecedented change to the way it targets inflation. The bank's mandate is to use monetary policy...
ATO Small Business Newsroom

ATO Small Business Newsroom

  Help to keep up with the ATO.               Visiting the ATO's website can be daunting but here is a page that links to information important to small businesses everywhere.  For example: Schemes such as Jobkeeper, tips on claiming GST credits,  information on...
Why benchmarking will be good for super funds

Why benchmarking will be good for super funds

  Your Future Your Super reforms have recently resulted in strong public debate. Here's why the proposed introduction of benchmarks for super funds may help further strengthen Australia's superannuation system.           Scoreboards can tell uncomfortable...
Cost of retirement up in December quarter

Cost of retirement up in December quarter

  The cost of retirement for Australians has gone up, with the increases in health insurance and domestic holiday prices, according to the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia’s (ASFA) latest figures.               The cost of retirement for Australians...
Early access boosted interest in advice

Early access boosted interest in advice

  Public interest in financial advice rose significantly in 2020, with consumers focusing their online searches on super topics as the government launched its COVID-19 early access scheme, according to new data from fund manager Allan Gray.             New research...