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The new calendar year started with a rally in risk assets, with improvements in US economic data, improved sovereign bond auctions in Europe and new forecasts by the Federal Reserve suggesting zero interest rates to late 2014. In this issue: Economic Overview IMF Global growth forecasts China annual GDP growth Australian inflation Australian and global [...]
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InScope Newsletter – Seven steps to help get the right split
Posted by Rebecca on November 28th, 2011
Many investors are understandably concerned when they read news stories about fluctuating global markets, European debt problems and national political decisions such as the carbon tax. How will this uncertainty affect the hard earned money you have invested, especially if you are nearing retirement? Click here to download this month’s InScope newsletter [PDF]
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Comments OffEnd of Financial Year Preparation
Posted by Rebecca on June 12th, 2011
Taxation and superannuation rules include many potential benefits and deductions. But if you don’t fulfil the requirements or miss a time deadline you may miss out. This fact file can help you prepare for the financial year end and sets out some things you can discuss with us. Topics include: Supercharge your superannation ‘Salary sacrifice’ [...]
Posted in Financial Planning, Investment, News, Super Tags: end of financial year, financial planning, superannuation, tax deductions, taxation Comments OffInscope: Federal Budget 2011-12
Posted by Rebecca on May 12th, 2011
Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan has handed down a conservative Budget, promising to return it to surplus in 2012–13. The Budget focuses on building Australia’s workforce and limiting spending in a number of key areas. We take a look at how the hanges to superannuation, taxation and social security benefits may affect you. Proposed changes include: [...]
Posted in Financial Planning, Income Protection, Investment, News, Retirement Tags: federal budget, financial planning, inscope newsletter, taxation Comments OffInsight Newsletter: India Rises
Posted by Rebecca on February 26th, 2011
While the impact of China’s growth on Australia’s economy has been well documented, India’s demand for our resources shouldn’t go unnoticed. The infrastructure requirements and growth of this developing nation has made India the third largest destination for Australia’s exports. This article looks at India’s growth, its impact on the global economy and the investment [...]
Beyond Bricks and Mortar
Posted by Rebecca on January 23rd, 2011
In the latest Insight newsletter, Financial Wisdom consider a number of different opportunities present in the property market. Property assets continue to attract investor interest due to their appealing attributes and growth possibilities. While they are often considered to be a mainstay of an investment portfolio, there are a number of things to keep in [...]
Posted in Financial Planning, News Tags: financial planning, inscope newsletter, investment, property Comments OffPrestige Wealth Partners wins Financial Wisdom “Value of Advice” Award
Posted by Rebecca on October 6th, 2010
PRESS RELEASE 06 October 2010: Perth based financial planning firm, Prestige Wealth Partners’ Financial Adviser, Rebecca Newton has received the Pro-bono category Award in Financial Wisdom’s annual Value of Advice Awards for the positive impact her advice has had on her clients. The award recognises the charitable work advisers are doing in the community through [...]
Introducing Platinum Advantage from Financial Wisdom
Posted by Rebecca on September 14th, 2010
As a thank you to our clients we are introducing Platinum Advantage, an exciting new additional service program – provided free of charge by Prestige Wealth Partners and Financial Wisdom. Financial Wisdom Platinum Advantage is not a rewards scheme or frequent flyer program. Rather, it is a unique program that offers genuine savings for our [...]
InScope July-September 2010: Election Impacts
Posted by Rebecca on September 10th, 2010
The re-election of the Australian Labor Party (ALP) will have a number of consequences for investors and retirees. In this issue of InScope, we focus on the initiatives that formed part of the ALP’s election and policy platform and that may become law in the near future. It’s important to be aware of any potential [...]
Posted in Financial Planning, Investment, News Tags: financial planning, inscope newsletter, investment, superannuation Comments OffInScope May-June 2010: The China Story
Posted by Rebecca on June 22nd, 2010
The recently announced Federal Budget for 2010-11, which aims to have the deficit wiped out within three years, is in part based on assumptions that the China led mining boom will continue to benefit Australia for the foreseeable future. In this edition of InScope from Financial Wisdom, we will look at how Australia’s trade links [...]
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