14 May 2013 Much like in 2012, the Federal Budget only contained few surprises as many of the measures had already been legislated or pre-announced. The Federal Budget Analysis prepared by GWMAS trading as MLC Technical appears below. Summary The Medicare levy will increase by 0.5% to 2% pa from...
The AFL season has started again and the traditional rivals are back at it. Collingwood versus Carlton, Hawthorn against Geelong, Adelaide eying off Port Adelaide and of course West Coast opposing Fremantle. Another great rivalry that has occupied the hearts and minds of investors is Shares...
Over the past month we've seen positive movements in the Australian share market as well as in the developed international equities. Meanwhile, there have been downward shifts in emerging international markets along with listed property trusts. The table below shows our long term (10 year) expected...
As you may be aware, federal treasurer Wayne Swan, and Minister for financial services and superannuation, Bill Shorten have recently announced several changes to the superannuation system. Please note, that these changes are still subject to the ordinary political processes before they are set in law. [fancy_header variation="silver" textColor="#222222"]Superannuation...
One of the most important types of life insurance is income protection. There's a great deal of sicknesses and medical events that can keep us from work, and ultimately hinder our ability to fund our day-to-day necessities. So the question I'd like to address is, why...
Monthly Economic & Investment Market Commentary February 2013 CHINA The formal transition of the Chinese leadership will be completed in the early days of March at the 12th National People's Congress, and while the process is ceremonial, the statements of both outgoing and incoming leaders are of particular...