Budget 2018: Economic Overview
The Government is very keen to push its economic credibility in this Budget – to the point that the Budget website is very glossy with a lot of ‘good news’ messages: An economy in its…
Recent Market Volatility
Volatility has returned with vigour over the past two months, with the ASX200 posting its third straight negative month. While we don’t subscribe to the view that equity markets are heading into a deep bear…
Reporting Season Review
There was a lot to like about the February reporting season. By Morgans estimates, over 30% of large caps beat the market’s expectations, and unlike previous seasons, estimates held firm rather than falling away into results…
Changes to GST on Property Developments
If a Bill currently before Parliament passes, from 1 July 2018, purchasers of new residential premises or new residential subdivisions will need to remit the GST on the purchase price directly to the ATO as…
Fringe Benefits Tax Hot Spots
The Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year ends on 31 March. We’ve outlined the key hot spots for employers and employees. Motor Vehicles – using the company car outside of work Just because your business buys…
Important Financial & Tax Changes for 2018
There are several important tax changes being introduced in 2018. Here are the main changes you should be aware of: 1 January 2018 Vacancy fees for foreign acquisitions of residential land – An annual vacancy…
Set for another solid year
The first half of reporting season kicks off in earnest early February, and according to the latest Thomson Reuters earnings estimates, EPS for the S&P/ASX200 is forecast to grow by 7.0% in FY18, down from…
New data breach laws
New data breach rules in effect from 22 February 2018 place an onus on business to protect and notify individuals whose personal information is involved in a data breach that is likely to result in…
Thinking of starting a share portfolio in 2018?
Are you thinking about starting your own share portfolio in 2018? If the answer is yes, then take your time, there is plenty to consider. To help out we have compiled a brief list you…
Investment Outlook: Picks for 2018
The Australian Equities market in 2017 can be best described as three distinct periods: 1) the Trump trade; 2) the Range trade; and 3) the Goldilocks trade. The Trump trade carried into the year the…
