A topical point at the moment is the US Presidential election, which is affecting markets all over the world in different ways.  Fund Managers are watching the race between these 2 candidates very closely (most investments in the world are managed funds). If you have an investment in any MLC…

 Many of you may be aware that a few years ago I undertook a Leadership program with Stanford University.  As part of that program, I am now an alumnus of the Stanford University, “Graduate School of Stanford Business “.  I subscribe to their online material  and recently came across this…

I am sure you are aware of the ups and downs (more downs at the moment) of the market due to the UK’s referendum and their choice to leave the EU.  I have listed below the response from one fund manager, but it is the sentiment of many.  Please read,…

I am amazed at the politicians continued blunders when it comes to superannuation.  It is a complex piece of legislation to start with (and not for the faint hearted), but just like Centrelink; if you know what you are doing then it is a challenge worth undertaking. I say leave…

We have had the budget and now an election is looming on 2nd of July; but will this give our state and country the boost it needs?  One thing I know is that our state is suffering economically at this time, with some major businesses (Holden’s!) closing soon; so we…

The budget last night has left me somewhat perplexed; as they have attacked super when the Australian Government cannot afford to pay Centrelink (Aged Pension) benefits for too many years, with the baby boomers starting to retire. Statistically the current taxpayer vs aged pensioner ratio is about 75%/25%, but once…