Have you received a letter titled 'Your SMSF's registration may be cancelled' from the ATO? It has come to our attention recently that the ATO is sending out letters to SMSFs established in the last few years. Read more
Across client portfolios that have elected the ‘Blend’ Australian equity option we have bought Oil Search (OSH), with the purchase funded by the sale of Insurance Australia Group (IAG). Read more
The Healthcare sector has been a strong performer for a significant period, as investors have been attracted to the non-discretionary nature of the earnings and the thematics of a sector where demographics and technical developments are providing strong tailwinds. Read more
The performances of big companies like the banks are critical in driving the index performance, while other better performing, but much smaller companies, may make little contribution. Read more
A true international, Leon began his career with a large accounting firm in Johannesburg which provided him with the opportunity to live in the USA for 18 months. Read more
Last week, Rio Tinto (RIO) announced to the ASX that they will be conducting an A$500 million off market buy-back of their shares. This announcement has again brought into focus just how beneficial direct assets and after tax management can be for investors. Read more