Following on from my last write-up where I tried to share some optimism with you, our Esteemed Clients and friends, let’s recap on how things have progressed. Whilst Covid Delta variant is still front and centre for most of us in Australia and raising its ugly head in the US and other parts of ... Read more
Archives for September 2021
Explainer: fixed-rate loans by David Agius
With interest rates at an all-time low, and many lender’s fixed rates lower than their variable options, locking in an interest rate on your home loan to guard against possible future fluctuation may be attractive. However, it pays to know the ins and outs of fixed-rate loans before committing to ... Read more
9 ways to maintain your emotional wellbeing in lockdown
In one of the most uncertain times we’ve ever found ourselves in, the COVID-19 pandemic has presented us all with emotional stresses we’re not used to. Gone are the days we could travel freely without checking in, or leave the house without hopping online to check the latest restrictions. With all ... Read more
Lockdown tips by our paraplanner Duy Quang
Hello from paraplanning. As many of you will have experienced here in Sydney, it is fortunate that we have had a taste of lockdown in the past. What has been impressive was the lack of panic-buying as people knew there was no need. Working away from an office has both advantages and disadvantages, ... Read more
Statement by Philip Lowe, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision
Number 2021-19 Date 7 September 2021 At its meeting today, the Board decided to: maintain the cash rate target at 10 basis points and the interest rate on Exchange Settlement balances of zero per cent maintain the target of 10 basis points for the April 2024 Australian Government ... Read more