The 2013/14 Federal Budget will be not be the most memorable. However, there are $43 billion worth of savings to drive the Budget into surplus by 2016/17. The significant reform of DisabilityC ..
Latest News
We all get bombarded with information from every source possible and frankly, it's too much. Even if you haven't already flicked it into spam you probably don't have time to read it. We call it Information Overload. So, on this page we've selected big picture news items we think are relevant and of interest to our clients.
Tuesday, May 07, 2013
RBA cuts interest rates to 2.75%
Statement by Glenn Stevens, Governor: Monetary Policy Decision At its meeting today, the Board decided to lower the cash rate by 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent, effective 8 May 2013. The ..
Tuesday, May 07, 2013
End of year looms for super tax planning
With the end of the financial year looming, now is a good time to be thinking about your end of year superannuation strategies. It may also help you to avoid some common traps and tax penalties. O ..
Tuesday, December 04, 2012
RBA cuts interest rates to 3.0 percent
The RBA today announced another interest rate cut to a 3 ½ year low of three percent (3%) as a buffer against weak commodities and a slowing economy. Some economists are expecting this to b ..
Tuesday, December 04, 2012
Online accounting services now offered by WLM
One of the quickest ways to improve business efficiency is through utilising technology. With respect to this the last 12 months have seen major advancements in online accounting (cloud based) ..
Tuesday, December 04, 2012
Government changes on Death Benefits and Pensions
Buried deep in the Government's Mid-Year Budget and Fiscal Outlook papers there is an announcement that will bring a major smile to the faces of SMSF trustees. Until now, in the absence of an elig ..
Tuesday, December 04, 2012
China’s Growing Pains
With the recent change to China’s leadership the following article entitled “China’s Growing Pains” gives an excellent overview to help understand what its position current ..
Tuesday, December 04, 2012
10 Investment Mistakes to Avoid
Jerry Miccolis, co-author of “Asset Allocation For Dummies” and chief investment officer at the wealth advisory company Brinton Eaton in New Jersey, has shared his list of 10 mistakes ..
Tuesday, December 04, 2012
Beware of Tax Refund email scam
Recently a number of clients have contacted WLM in regards to a tax refund being offered by the ATO. This is a scam and the Tax Office has had a warning about this on the website for over 5 years. ..
Tuesday, December 04, 2012
Investing in Infrastructure
Generally, infrastructure assets are natural monopolies that provide an essential service to the community. Infrastructure assets offer investors protection from the impacts of inflation because t ..
Recent News
- 2013-14 Federal Budget summary
- RBA cuts interest rates to 2.75%
- End of year looms for super tax planning
- RBA cuts interest rates to 3.0 percent
- Online accounting services now offered by WLM
- Government changes on Death Benefits and Pensions
- China’s Growing Pains
- 10 Investment Mistakes to Avoid
- Beware of Tax Refund email scam
- Investing in Infrastructure
