We wanted to document some of the conversations we’ve been having with clients around the state of the markets and the economies in this disturbing and unusual time. The Summary Version We are probably in the world’s deepest recession since…
They say things come in threes. Firstly the Coronavirus global lockdown, then the quickest and fastest collapse in investment markets in recent history and then an incredible collapse in oil prices occurring at the same time, which has had a…
We have been going through the recent announcements from the Federal Government in regard to the economic stimulus related to the recent events. Fitzpatricks Private Wealth Head of Technical Services - Colin Lewis, has put together a brief summary of…
There is a lot going on in investment markets this year and we have provided a question and answer format discussion below. The short version however is that the oil price war and corona virus (COVID-19) has impacted markets which…
We are fortunate that in the current circumstances, Bennett Wealth Group can remain open for business. Our staff are working from home and are well equipped to operate and perform. This operational change is not something new to us, as…
It will be a hot topic for the media for the next few days as the share markets throughout the world have had the first big pull back after a long and strong run. For some context please see the…
The only “lifestyle” choice you make deciding to work in a remote location is to sacrifice your lifestyle today to live on your own terms in the future. But many people make financial mistakes that will keep them flying out…
As investors we are always pondering what the outlook is for investment markets, the economy and what we should do with our money. It has been a turbulent 12 months, starting in December 2015, with the first interest rate…
Woodside Employee Shares that vest this October are taxable to most employees. Woodside has not paid any tax on your behalf meaning you are likely to have to pay additional tax when you do your tax return. Be prepared. Any…
Are you a Western Australia small business wondering how the slow down is going to affect you, and how long it will last? Your business is probably your biggest asset and possibly your retirement nest egg, so are you getting the most…