Recent data suggests inflation may have peaked, [i] however, it remains high and above the inflation target of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). While most Australians are affected by the rising cost of living, those who are considered vulnerable ... Read more

The term 'granny flat agreement' refers to an interest or right for a person to live in a specific home that belongs to someone else-usually a family member. While a term such as 'family care agreement' may be preferrable, granny flat agreement seems ... Read more

From 1 April 2022, parties to family law property settlement proceedings can apply to the Family Law Court registries to obtain details of their former partner's superannuation information held by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). The aim is ... Read more

To quote the well-known pugilist and lesser-known philosopher Michael G. Tyson, "everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face". Right now, we are on the cusp of a once in a generation adjustment as the world moves from low inflation and low ... Read more

During times of hardship, the resources of not-for-profits (NFPs) are relied on more than ever. The global pandemic has been no different. Many NFPs have been on the frontline in dealing with both the financial and social impacts of COVID, not to mention ... Read more

... committee. He took over as vice president in October 2020 shortly after wrapping up 12 months as treasurer. Also last October, Michael Nowak vacated the role of national president and bid farewell to the AFA after five years of service. For Perera, stepping ... Read more

... clients to fast-track their deals, maximise wealth and achieve their vision for technological mergers and acquisitions. Michael Sonego is a Corporate Finance partner at Pitcher Partners' Melbourne firm. Read more

Active equity investment is typically focused on maximising the growth component of returns, particularly given the fact that equities, by their nature, are a growth asset class. However, through actively targeting quality companies with strong and ... Read more

Income protection (IP) is an essential form of insurance for most professionals, and statistics show that consumers are more likely to receive their claims, and less likely to end up in a dispute with an insurer when buying IP insurance through a financial ... Read more

... alternative risk factors. In their working paper, "The History of the Cross Section of Stock Returns," Juhani Linnainmaa and Michael Roberts show that out-of-sample results for many equity-based alternative risk premia are significantly less compelling ... Read more