Number2025-10 Date1 April 2025 At its meeting today, the Board decided to leave the cash rate target unchanged at 4.10 per cent and the interest rate paid on Exchange Settlement balances at 4 per cent. Underlying inflation is moderating. Inflation has fallen substantially since the peak ... Read more
Economic and Market Update by Aziz Meherali
Start of 2025 has been very eventful with Trump grabbing headlines virtually everyday and driving market volatility up. The uncertainty caused by Trump’s rhetoric around tariffs, immigration and establishment of DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency), who have culled several thousand federal ... Read more
Investing in Your Child’s Future: The Role of Investment Bonds for Education Expenses by Evan Cormack
As the cost of education continues to rise, many families are exploring strategic ways to secure their children's future learning opportunities. One increasingly popular option in Australia is the use of investment bonds — a tax-effective, flexible financial tool. What Are Investment ... Read more
Maximizing Your Rental Income: A Guide to Renting Out Your Property by David Agius
Renting out a property can be a lucrative way to generate income and build wealth, but it requires careful planning and management to maximize its potential. Whether you’re renting out a free-standing home, an apartment, or a multi-unit building, the following tips will help you navigate the rental ... Read more
Five minutes of exercise a day could lower blood pressure
Exercise can be as simple as stair-climbing and uphill walking. The research looked at data from more than 14,000 volunteers and shows the importance of activities that raise heart rate for blood pressure control. New research suggests that adding a small amount of physical activity – such as ... Read more
Statement by the Reserve Bank Board: Monetary Policy Decision— 18 February 2025
Media Release Number2025-03 Date18 February 2025 At its meeting today, the Board decided to lower the cash rate target to 4.10 per cent and the interest rate paid on Exchange Settlement balances to 4 per cent. Underlying inflation is moderating. Inflation has fallen substantially since ... Read more
Economic and Market Update by Aziz Meherali
Markets have certainly continued their upward momentum post the US elections and a resounding win by President Elect Trump! The question now is will the US economy maintain this soft landing and what will be the repercussions for the globe based on Trump’s ethnocentric policies. We have come out ... Read more
Should I buy a Holiday Property? by David Agius
With the holiday season approaching, I hope many of you will take some time off to enjoy the Summer break with your families. However, if you find yourself relaxing on the coast or in the country and considering buying a “weekender”, there are a few considerations you will need to make before taking ... Read more
Mango and Berry Trifle Recipe by Evan Cormack
Ingredients: 1 x 350g Madeira or pound cake, cut into 3cm cubes ¼ cup Cointreau (or orange juice) Thick custard 125g caster sugar 4 egg yolks ½ cup cornflour 3 cups full-fat milk 1 tsp vanilla bean paste (or extract) 30g unsalted butter, cut into 1cm cubes Cranberry ... Read more
Media Release Statement by the Reserve Bank Board: Monetary Policy Decision
Number2024-24 Date5 November 2024 At its meeting today, the Board decided to leave the cash rate target unchanged at 4.35 per cent and the interest rate paid on Exchange Settlement balances unchanged at 4.25 per cent. Underlying inflation remains too high. Inflation has fallen ... Read more
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