Our investment and economic outlook, July 2023

Read our latest forecasts for investment returns and our region-by-region economic outlook.

The “secret” to financial freedom? Persist while others quit

See what it means to persist in the face of market volatility.

High interest and inflation can pay dividends for SMSFs

While much of investors’ attention is naturally aimed towards the impact on mortgage repayments, higher rates are opening massive opportunities for retirees in term deposits, bonds and lower-risk assets, says the director of a leading wealth management firm.

Australians need a retirement confidence boost

Giving Australians better access to high-quality and more affordable financial advice is imperative.

Tax alert warning could catch more in the ATO web

It’s not just SMSF trustees that may be caught under the tax alert issued last week in regards to property and arms’ length dealings, warns a specialist SMSF legal expert.

More Australians are unlocking home equity to fund retirement

A growing number of Australians are downsizing their home to fund their retirement. Here's the latest data from the ATO on use of the downsizer measure.

Five questions that indicate how financial literate you are.

Australia has a relatively high level of financial literacy when ranked globally. In a study of 140 economies, Australia ranked in the top 10 countries for financial literacy.

Top 50 Greatest Cuisines

check out the top 50 most Delicious Cuisines in the World

Legal Considerations Around Recording Customers Who Enter My Business

As a business, you may consider installing video surveillance on your premises to discourage theft or ensure the safety of your customers and personnel. However, your business may suffer significant legal implications if you do not adhere to legal requirements around filming or recording customers that enter your store.

Preparing for EOFY tax scams with business and cyber resilience

Every end of financial year (EOFY) season involves a rush by Australians wanting to get their tax returns completed.  Increasingly, though, this period is seen as an opportunity for bad people to take advantage of us.