On the cusp of Phase 2 restrictions being lifted in WA, it is great to see a sense of normality returning to our daily lives as each day passes. In keeping with this theme, we can confirm our office is open as of Monday 8...

The past eight weeks has been a wild ride in investment markets as COVID-19 forces us to navigate unprecedented volatility. The combination of increased market volatility and the compliance obligations placed on financial advice providers has reinforced the steps we took some time ago to...

COVID-19 has been a shocking event in many ways. It’s clearly a highly dangerous virus for those over 70 and those with existing health conditions. There have also been cases of people who are both relatively young and healthy becoming seriously ill and sadly succumbing...

Like any virus, this virus does not discriminate. And we are all in enforced isolation. No social drinks, Sunday dinners, or brunches. All catch-ups are on hold, even over Easter. But at least it's 2020 and this virus finds us in a technology age in...

Asset protection If we can take out one thing from what’s currently going on in the world, safety and security are front of mine more than ever. This should be no different to the structure of your portfolio and how your assets are ultimately held. With...

  The Market (1973-2019) Stock Market Contractions and Expansions The stock market moves in cycles with periods of contraction followed by periods of expansion. There have been eight market downturns in the past 47 years. The regions shaded in orange highlight a contraction phase of a stock...