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- August 20, 2018 - Working with Overseas Clients as a Financial Planner
With the plethora of messaging apps that can connect you with anyone from any part of the world, there’s really no excuse to not get in touch with your clients. Technology has eliminated the communication barriers that used to hinder people from talking with others from overseas. So, is it possible to continue working as more » - August 20, 2018 - How is Australia’s Balance of Payments Doing?
The Balance of Payments (BOP) is a report that summarizes the transactions that transpired between Australia and the rest of the world. It is a reporting system that contains consolidated accounts where many other financial reports can be broken down and derived. This is generated quarterly by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Contents more » - July 20, 2018 - The Relationship between Bonds and Listed Property Trusts
The Australian economy is reflecting the events in the global stage as investors shift towards safer but lower-yielding bonds over high-risk, high-yielding property trusts. The sentiment of foreign investors is affected by the political and economic row happening between the U.S. and China. The yield on the 10-year government bonds has risen a good amount more » - July 20, 2018 - How the New Child Care Benefits Work
The new Child Care Subsidy (CCS) took effect last July 2, 2018, replacing the Child Care Benefit and Child Care Rebate programs. This new system intends to increase the subsidy given to those on the lower income brackets and make it easier for families to gain access to childcare services. In addition to this, the more »