Almost all of the time, elections in rich, liberal democracies don’t really matter for markets. Especially over the longer term. Electors choose between a centre […]
Global equities peaked one month ago and have corrected around 30% since that time. That is the fastest 30% correction on record, with market volatility […]
By Romano Sala Tenna Katana Asset Management They say that truth is the first casualty, but I would suggest that ‘perspective’ is actually the first to go. […]
Since our update last week, market action has continued to be exceptional. The icing on the volatility cake was the effective dissolution of OPEC+ on […]
Our country has been burning for almost 3 months. Record-breaking temperatures and months of severe drought have fueled a series of massive bushfires across Australia. So […]
In the Full Court decision of Harris & Dewell and Anor, the Court considered, amongst other things, whether a Unit Trust legally owned by the husband’s […]
I have just returned from a holiday and, feeling inspired by happiness guru Gretchen Rubin’s recent book Outer Order Inner Calm, I tackled a dreaded job […]
Michael Apted’s ground-breaking documentary 7 Up, which followed the lives of 14 British children from age 7, has just released its latest instalment, 63 Up. There […]
One of the important take outs from of the Banking Royal Commission is that poor corporate culture not only leads to bad outcomes for customers but […]
As Christmas approaches, it is an ideal time for reflection. When thinking about 2018, I agree with the often-repeated sentiment of our most recent ex-prime minister, […]
The recent Productivity Commission report into superannuation coined a new term, “zombie insurance”. Unfamiliar to most, how do you know if you’ve got it and how […]
ABC TV finance presenter Madeleine Morris recently admitted she has a dirty little secret. She has four different super funds, that she knows of. One of […]
Think and Grow Rich is one of the most widely read self-help books of all time. First published in 1937, it has fascinated readers with its stories […]