Alert: ATO letter on de-registering SMSFs

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

Purchase of Oil Search

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

ResMed (RMD) A stock to help you sleep at night

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

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Composition of the ASX 200 index

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

ELSTON BUSINESS SEMINAR: Find out how to turn the FOFA reforms from obstacle to opportunity

Adviser profile - Leon de Wet

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

Technical Update - RIO buy back and benefit of after tax management

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