A PuAF is a communal tax exempt philanthropic trust that enables a number of donors to establish and name a ‘sub fund’ under the broader PuAF structure. With a sub fund, the donor does not need to worry about the trustee obligations and responsibilities associated with a Private Ancillary Funds (PAF) and can put their […]
continue readingMYOB’s latest survey has highlighted the burden of superannuation and EOFY tax payments on small business owners. Many struggle to make payments due to cashflow issues and are forced to prioritise tax payments in lieu of superannuation contributions and future financial security. Small businesses sacrifice future financial security as they prioritise tax over super Superannuation […]
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02
Aug
2018
Don’t bother calling your broker when the World Cup is on the TV. Analysis of share volumes shows there is a noticeable dip in the number of trades during World Cup matches in which the market’s national team is playing. Happily, most World Cup matches this year have been scheduled during European evenings or weekends, […]
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16
Jul
2018
Apparently eight out 10 Australians don’t get any formal financial advice. Earlier this year ASIC found that while 44 per cent of Australians said they have a short-term financial plan only 23 per cent said they had a long-term financial plan. Would you run a business with no business plan, budget or tracking your revenue […]
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10
Jul
2018
Two years after the Brexit referendum, stunningly little progress has been made in executing the withdrawal. That lack of progress has in turn led to a lack of clarity on the part of UK firms. While measures of business sentiment initially took a hit in the wake of the vote, real economic activity remained solid […]
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21
Jun
2018
In the past month Zenith has been the first Australian research house to rate three new funds from Airlie Funds Management and Firetrail Investments, and as Zenith’s Head of Equities Quan Nguyen explains, backing selective funds early is all part of a value proposition that can benefit adviser clients and their investors. That’s because like […]
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14
Jun
2018
Financial planners need to broaden their role and help clients understand their household expenses in the wake of the Royal Commission’s damning revelations. Australian households have racked up record levels of debt as interest rates have been cut to historic lows in recent years, but the Commission heard that most lenders still over-rely on the […]
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31
May
2018
Australian businesses do not fully understand and have not prepared for the implications of the new IFRS 16 leasing standard that comes into effect from 1 January 2019, according to the first in depth study of Australian corporate market readiness for IFRS 16 completed by Maia Financial. Maia Financial’s report, Challenges and Opportunities in the […]
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31
May
2018
The financial services industry may have underestimated the dramatic falloff in retiree spending as they age, according to a Milliman analysis of real-world expenditure data. The median retired couples’ expenditure falls by more than one-third (36.7%) as they move from their peak spending years in early retirement (65 to 69 years of age) and into […]
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17
May
2018
Mental health and wellness issues are transforming the insurance sector, with more than 23 per cent of income protection claims now involving a mental health condition. In response, insurers are changing the services they provide and taking a more active role in preventative programs for the wellbeing of their customers. According to ANZ Wealth Head […]
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11
May
2018
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