Australians will now have the express right to request flexible working arrangements under changes to federal workplace laws. The Government has amended the Fair Work Act to broaden the right... read more →
The ATO has indicated that it will commence sending out initial notices to employers about unpaid superannuation obligations. Failing to meet superannuation obligations will generate significant penalties for employers. In... read more →
In recent years there has been a rise in the number of blended and stepfamilies within Australia. Figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed that one in five families... read more →
The Government’s Budget announcement that it intends to partially fund the national disability insurance scheme, DisabilityCare through an increase to the Medicare levy of 0.5% has generated a lot of... read more →
The hedge fund industry is currently worth around $208 billion in Australia alone(1). But while investors are familiar with the concept of traditional managed funds, there is less awareness of... read more →
Doing the right thing for your superannuation also means knowing what not to do. It can be easy to get caught out if you are not aware of specific rules... read more →
China’s new leaders, President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang, seem determined to rein in China’s investment boom to prevent a speculative bubble and to strike a better balance between... read more →
Australian retail sales advanced 0.4% during August (source: ABS). Consumer confidence increased sharply in September rising 4.7% (source: Westpac). Business confidence was up significantly in September including confidence in mining... read more →
We all know the importance of protection for adults, but if child cover doesn’t feature in the protection mix, you could be left exposed to financial consequences if your child... read more →
It’s possible that one day you, your partner or your parents may need to move into aged care. Naturally, you’ll want the best possible outcome for all concerned. However, this... read more →