The very modest gains in share prices at a time when other developed markets have generally been rising faster, reflect the difficulty the local economy has faced in breaking out of its post-mining slump. Although there are…
The limelight turns to corporate performance and the resilience of earnings in the midst of rising energy costs, a subdued consumer and higher funding costs. The Australian economy continues to grow, but at below trend…
Last month, Parliament passed legislation that will see GST applied to all consumer imports regardless of their value. Currently, imports below $1,000 are excluded from GST. The perceived preferential treatment of internet shopping has been…
Anyone with investment property in Australia is probably feeling a little edgy with all the recent media attention on deductions, affordable housing, and negative gearing. We take a look at some of the key tax…
If you missed all the tax news in the last few months, here is a quick summary: GST applies to digital products & services imported by consumers Small business $20k instant asset write-off extended until…
Generational succession – handing your business across to your kids or family – sounds simple enough. But, many families end up in dispute right at the point when the parents, business, and children are most…
The outlook for growth appears increasingly positive for Europe and the US. Macro indicators of employment, corporate profits, consumer sentiment, industrial production and inflation are all supportive of an improved outlook for growth. Morgans explore…
In Australia, both the RBA and Treasury have recently predicted better times ahead. Though recent data has been patchy, an improvement in local prospects will be needed to help justify somewhat expensive share valuations. It…
$1bn National Housing Infrastructure Facility established A $1 billion National Housing Infrastructure Facility will be established to provide financial assistance to local government from 2018‑19 for infrastructure that supports new housing, particularly affordable housing. The…
The problems that any Australian Government is expected to resolve and the wish list they are supposed to fulfil, is extensive regardless of which party is in power. This Budget delivers a series of measures…
