Wealth Adviser – Issue 134
10 April
Please click on the link below to read this months Wealth Adviser Newsletter: https://portal.wealthadviser.com.au/hubfs/Marketing-Business-and-Growth/Wealth-Adviser-Client-Newsletter/Wealth-Adviser-Issue-134.pdf?hsLang=en
The history and meaning of ANZAC day in Australia
16 April
Every year on April 25, Australians pause to honour a day that sits at the very heart of the nation’s identity—ANZAC Day. It is a time of reflection, gratitude, and deep respect for those who have served and sacrificed in war, conflict, and...[Read More]
Riding the waves: Understanding market volatility and the importance of advice
16 April
Investment markets have always moved in cycles. Periods of growth and optimism are often followed by downturns, uncertainty, and recovery. While this rise and fall is a natural part of investing, it can still trigger anxiety and concern for many...[Read More]
Smarter home loan strategies: Consolidate, add value and refinance with confidence
16 April
Managing your home loan effectively can have a significant impact on your financial future. Whether you’re juggling multiple debts, thinking about upgrading to a larger home, or considering downsizing, the right strategy can help you reduce costs,...[Read More]
Mastering the art of life: Making your one shot count
16 April
Mastering the art of life is not something you stumble into—it’s something you shape, refine, and redefine over time. The truth is, it looks different for everyone. There is no universal blueprint, no perfect formula. What matters most is that...[Read More]
Oliver’s Insights – Nine key longer term consequences of the US/Israeli war with Iran
15 April
Key points Uncertainty remains high over the US/Iran War with a ceasefire declared but no agreement in talks so far. Tensions continue to remain high and oil flows remain restricted, with Trump announcing his own blockade on the Strait of...[Read More]
Investment markets and key developments – Weekly market update 10/04/2026
15 April
Share markets rose sharply in the past week as the US and Iran announced a ceasefire with optimism this will ultimately lead to an end to the conflict, despite indications the ceasefire is off to a shaky start. For the week US shares rose 3.6%,...[Read More]
Fact or fiction? What you can expect with Payday Super
15 April
Deputy Commissioner Emma Rosenzweig busts some Payday Super myths. With just 3 months to go until Payday Super begins, I’ve been hearing a lot of questions from employers, and a few common myths too. Let’s clear up a few of the biggest...[Read More]
‘Don’t panic’: cash isn’t king when it comes to super
15 April
Ups and downs are a part of life and especially when it comes to your superannuation pool. The past month has seen heightened volatility in financial markets, where much of Australians’ super is invested. Some have seen their funds drop thousands...[Read More]
The super cash switch and what’s to consider.
15 April
Financial markets have see-sawed over the past month since the war in the Middle East began, impacting the balances of superannuation accounts. If this is causing stress, here are four things you can do: * Stay focused on the longer term – market...[Read More]
Chronic housing shortage heaps more pain onto renters
15 April
Exceptionally tight rental markets are pushing prices up ever faster and adding to cost-of-living pressures while taking up a record share of workers’ incomes. Rents climbed 2.1 per cent over the three months to March, housing data group Cotality...[Read More]
Beware the ‘urgent’ email at the end of the working day
15 April
Australian businesses are losing more than $150 million a year to scammers, with some embedding themselves in sensitive company email chains just waiting for the right moment to strike. The threat can occur close to the end of the working day, when...[Read More]
You’re probably wrong about fuel-efficient driving
15 April
Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson once proved that the 414-horsepower, V8-engined, bellowing petrolhead pin-up BMW M3 could be even more eco-friendly than the famously thrifty Toyota Prius. To do this, in 2008 he ran an experiment in no way...[Read More]
Reality bites as Gen X defers cost of living
15 April
More Australians than ever are choosing buy now, pay later financial schemes, with families looking for new ways to cover daily essentials as cost-of-living pressures bite. New data shows consumer spending via instalments has surged 26 per cent in...[Read More]
More young people like social media ban than oppose it
15 April
More young Australians support the government’s social media ban for under-16s than oppose it, a study has found, even though they remain concerned about missing out on information, news and social connections. But tweens and teens directly...[Read More]
Data reveals key to fixing housing affordability crisis
15 April
Since the start of the pandemic, a growing trend has been reshaping Australia’s housing landscape. Traditionally cheaper than Sydney and Melbourne, the mid-tier capitals of Perth, Brisbane and, to a lesser extent, Adelaide have had their housing...[Read More]