Why investors need to treat forecasts with caution
Key Points The increasing noise around investing – associated with a messier economic and geopolitical backdrop along with an explosion in information flow and the
18th August 2026
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Life moves fast. Is your insurance up to speed
Life moves fast. Is your insurance up to speed? Life rarely stands still. A new home, a growing family, a career change or the transition
17th August 2026
Another hawkish RBA hold at 4.35% – expect one more hike later this year
Key Points The RBA left the cash rate on hold at 4.35% for the second meeting in a row. Some softer than expected readings for
12th August 2026
RBA Announcement – August 2026
At its latest meeting, the Reserve Bank Board announced it was keeping the cash rate on hold at 4.35 per cent. Inflation picked up materially
11th August 2026
AI is changing everything. Does your portfolio need to?
It can feel as if artificial intelligence (AI) makes its way into almost every conversation, and especially for investors. From headlines about trillion-dollar technology companies
10th August 2026
MLC Economic Update with Bob Cunneen – August 2026
Key events in July 2026 Global shares (hedged) were disappointing in July with a mild negative return of -0.3%. The escalation of the Iran War
6th August 2026
Market movements and review video – August 2026
Stay up to date with what’s happened in the Australian economy and markets over the past month. July provided some welcome signs for the Australian
3rd August 2026
Dividend versus growth investing – which option suits you?
Picking an investment strategy depends on your life stage, income needs and tax factors When considering a strategy for investing in shares, a good question
3rd August 2026
The economics of happiness – why it’s been falling & what to do about it?
Key Points Despite rising GDP per person, measures of happiness have been flat to falling in western countries including Australia.. Key drivers are likely to
30th July 2026
How forecasting can improve your business
Most small businesses set an annual budget to help control their financial position, but far fewer use forecasting as a decision-making tool, which can be
28th July 2026
Customer experience: The growth engine for small business
For small businesses, every customer counts. Unlike large corporations with deep marketing budgets and national brand recognition, small businesses often rely on repeat business, referrals
28th July 2026
New vs established property: a key shift for investors
Recent Federal Budget announcements have introduced changes that significantly tilt the investment landscape in favour of newly built residential property. While the full impact of
28th July 2026