Economic Update April 2016
March market sentiment carried through to April as most major developed equity markets delivered modest but positive returns for the month. The MSCI World ex Australia returned 0.9% in hedged…
March market sentiment carried through to April as most major developed equity markets delivered modest but positive returns for the month. The MSCI World ex Australia returned 0.9% in hedged…
Federal Budget Update 2016–17 What you need to know Tax relief for small and medium-sized businesses with the company tax rate falling to 27.5 per cent Immediate tax deductions given…
Federal Budget Update 2016–17 Summary: What’s in and what’s out No changes to negative gearing or capital gains tax A reduction in annual concessional super contributions to $25,000 – down…
Federal Budget Update 2016–17 What you need to know No material changes to the Age Pension No material changes to Aged Care Sweeping super changes designed to increase the retirement…
The Treasurer, Scott Morrison delivered the Turnbull Government’s first Budget. The pre-election Budget termed “Australia’s economic plan for the next 12 months” delivered a few surprises but a promise of…
In this month’s CAWP Update newsletter: We help you get a head start on planning for the End of Financial Year, we explain insurance underwriting, and discuss illness and trauma…
After a dreary start to 2016, a return of investor confidence was responsible for a March 2016 recovery. Major fears that had driven markets down earlier in the year began…
If you are thinking of incorporating your enterprise, carefully weigh all the factors that go into determining if being a corporation is the right legal structure for your organisation. In…