We wish you a safe and happy break, and look forward to new beginnings in 2025. We have prepared an end of year wrap up video. Please click on the image below to view it. Business Hours Over the Holiday Season Closed: Friday 20th December 2024 Re-opening: Monday 6th January 2025 For any urgent matters […]
You may be wondering how the re-election of Donald Trump might impact your investment portfolios and long-term financial plan. Before we dig into the events, I’d like to assure you that it is business as usual at our end. Often the biggest risk in situations like this is reacting impulsively to the fears stoked by […]
We wish you a safe and happy break, and look forward to new beginnings in 2024. We have prepared an end of year wrap up video. Please click on the image below to view it. As part of our tradition, Fintech Financial Services (Fintech) has made a donation to the ‘National Breast Cancer Foundation’ (NBCF.org.au) […]
Albanese Labor Government’s Second Budget “Stronger Foundations for a better Future” Treasurer Jim Chalmers has delivered Australia’s first budget surplus in 15 years. The slim surplus of $4 billion represents 0.2% of GDP and an approximate $40 billion turnaround from Labor’s mini-budget delivered last October. Please note, these changes are proposals only and may or […]
As global economies adjust to the withdrawal of trillions of dollars of stimulus post-Covid, inflation is remaining stubbornly high alongside ongoing conflict in Ukraine, elevated energy and commodities prices and China’s reopening from Omicron BF.7. Central banks around the world are continuing to raise interest rates in an attempt to contain inflation. The US is […]
We wish you a safe and happy break, and look forward to new beginnings in 2023. We have prepared an end of year wrap up video. Please click on the image below to view it. As part of our tradition, Fintech Financial Services (Fintech) has made a donation to the ‘Beyond’ (Anxiety, depression and suicide […]
Balancing a revenue windfall, pre-election promises, structural spending demands & persistent inflation pressures The Labor Government under Anthony Albanese has implemented its election policies and expects lower budget deficits in the next two years thanks to increased tax revenues from higher commodity prices and other savings. However, future years are expected to bring significant deterioration […]
As the post-pandemic economic recovery continues to take shape, Australian Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has handed down the 2022-23 Federal Budget Among the proposed changes, the Morrison Government has announced a pre-election cash splash and plans for lower budget deficits in the coming years. The additional spending relates mainly to this calendar year, and given […]
Key Takeaways The rapid escalation between Russia and Ukraine has dramatically shifted investor sentiment. We are witnessing a meaningful setback in key financial markets, prompting volatility and negative speculation. This is normal amid uncertainty, but it is worth stepping back to understand the fundamentals of the situation. A wide range of potential scenarios and outcomes […]
RUSSIAN CONCERNS The Russia/Ukraine situation has intensified over the past few days. We can’t yet know the lasting effects, but we are staying focused on ensuring your financial strategies and investments are positioned to minimise risk and deliver your long term objectives. This communication is to keep you up to date with our early observations […]