Record US stimulus spending after the Presidential transition.
Recovery continuing with vaccine rollout across the globe.
Positive return for sharemarkets, while bonds fall with rising yields.
A year on from the pandemic crash, what we said...
The Greys of Ethical Awareness
If an investor is serious about ESG (environmental, social and governance) they may need to ask questions. As an ESG investor are you solely attempting to avoid particular sectors? Do you believe your investment choices are a force for good? Have you given yourself enough time to consider all the evidence?
The Lies of Melissa Caddick
Lessons from Nomadland
Greenlights and Redlights
December Quarter and 2020 Review
Gifting That Might be Taking
Vulnerability and Financial Abuse
Advisers, lawyers, accountants, caregivers, cleaners and various other service providers have all been caught exploiting the elderly. These cases attract the most attention because they are the most likely to be prosecuted, but elder abuse is overwhelming likely to occur in a family or domestic setting.