Making the most of your super limits

Making the most of your super limits

Getting more money into superannuation is a proven way of building wealth to spend in retirement.   Ongoing contributions from your employer over the course of your working life, and potentially extra contributions made by you, can make a huge difference to your super...
Federal Budget 2022 — Winners and Losers

Federal Budget 2022 — Winners and Losers

After 10 years out of government, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has delivered Labor's first budget since its election victory in May.   Most of the big announcements — both new things the government's funding and things it's getting rid of — are election...
ASIC consulting on changes to SMSF advice guidance

ASIC consulting on changes to SMSF advice guidance

  The corporate regulator is in the process of amending information sheet 205 and 206.     Speaking at a recent conference in Sydney last week, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) superannuation and financial services leader Tony Negline said ASIC...
Budget October 2022-23 – Comprehensive summary

Budget October 2022-23 – Comprehensive summary

  The Federal Government is to continue spending more than it earns for at least the next two years at least.     The Federal Budget estimates a deficit of $36.9 billion for 2022-23 and another $44 billion for 2023-24. While the economy is expected to grow by 3.25 per...
Rapid interest rate rises reveal global market frailties

Rapid interest rate rises reveal global market frailties

Elevated volatility is a key feature of markets today. By Jumana Saleheen, Vanguard Chief Economist, Europe     Elevated volatility is a key feature of markets today. The United Kingdom saw some particularly sharp moves in late September in response to a fiscal policy...
Federal Budget: all the key points you need to know

Federal Budget: all the key points you need to know

  A rundown of the main measures that will impact accountants and small business.     The Labor government’s first budget in almost a decade has revealed the tough reality of the rising cost of living along with stagnant wage growth. Economic parameters The Treasurer...
Investors and recessions

Investors and recessions

Despite much talk of rising interest rates and possible recession, here are a few reasons to stay the course and stick to your long-term investment strategy. By Alexis Gray, Senior Economist, Vanguard Asia-Pacific     There has been much discussion of rising interest...
Federal Budget 2022/23 – Documents and Facts Sheets

Federal Budget 2022/23 – Documents and Facts Sheets

  All the detail for those who like to better understand the fine print.     Budget Strategy and Outlook Budget Paper No. 1 | Budget October 2022–23 Budget Measures Budget Paper No. 2 | Budget October 2022–23 Federal Financial relations Budget Paper No. 3 | Budget...
Bear Markets and What Investors Can Do Now

Bear Markets and What Investors Can Do Now

Six biggest bull markets in US stocks/shares since 1962 and their subsequent bear markets.   The chart below shows the six biggest bull markets in US stocks/shares since 1962 and their subsequent bear markets. In this example a bull market is defined as a rise of 50%...