Planning ahead for the new financial year As history shows, a new financial year usually brings new opportunities in super and the commencement of the 2021/22 financial year is no different. From 1 July 2021, indexation of the contribution caps, Transfer Balance Cap (TBC) and Total Super Balance (TSB) takes place. Then there’s the announced continuation of the 50% minimum pension requirement, which has been in place for the previous two financial years. Indexation of …
Shares have had a very strong rebound since March last year so where are we in the investment cycle? Key points The history of cyclical bull markets in shares suggests that the rebound since last March still has a way to go. But it’s normal for the second 12 months of a cyclical bull market to see slower returns from shares. While shares are vulnerable to a further correction triggered by the spike in …
Four challenges for companies in the face of COVID-19 We believe that one of the most violent 50-day rallies in market history is quite difficult to comprehend unless viewed through the lens of significant policy action. This presents significant challenges for companies to navigate. The US Federal Reserve Bank was buying more than US$1 million in financial assets every second during the peak panic phase of the COVID-19 crisis. But more importantly, the timing of …
