In this interview, Craig Whatman from Pitcher Partners Melbourne discusses the economy, tax and the biggest surprises from the latest federal budget. Craig is in conversation with 3AW’s Ross and Russel. You can listen below via the player or read the full interview by downloading the transcript. You can also access our full analysis of […]
Welcome to our latest Wealth Management Update. This edition covers the following topics: Reporting season update This reporting season update looks at both the Australian Share Portfolio and the International Share portfolio for this quarter, with key points on each business, plus detailed comments written by the Pitcher Partners Wealth Management team. Read more International […]
Inflation – Recap When an economy is growing and unemployment is low, inflation is an expected by-product. Low unemployment means businesses compete harder for workers, gradually leading to wage growth. Wage growth then means people have more money to spend on goods and services (i.e. demand). When rising demand outpaces supply, the price of these […]
This quarter has been defined by macroeconomic factors over and above business fundamentals, which occurs periodically when there is a large shift in the macroeconomic environment. Two factors have dominated this year: Concern over interest rate hikes around the world, particularly the US, which accounts for most of the market value on global share markets; […]
On 10 February, The Treasury Laws Amendment (Enhancing Superannuation Outcomes for Australians and Helping Australian Businesses Invest) Bill 2021 was passed by both Houses of Parliament and received royal assent on 22 February. The legislation, which will take effect from 1 July 2022, included a bill which removes the work test for non-concessional and salary […]
This year marks the 20th anniversary since Treasurer John Kerin first introduced to Parliament the idea of compulsory superannuation guarantee payments by employers1. No doubt superannuation has evolved since this time to become a centre piece for most household’s investible asset base. A number of welcomed amendments to the superannuation provisions will come into effect […]
Note: Results referring to percentage changes (increases/decreases) relate to the previous corresponding period (pcp), e.g. Q3FY22 results are compared to those of Q3FY21. Australian Share Portfolio Amcor PLC (AMC:AU)1 Share price 9/3/2022: $15.01 Result H1FY22 Revenue US$6.93bn, an increase of 2% (constant currency) NPAT US$427m, a rise of 2.5% (constant currency) Key points Rising costs […]
As 31 March is fast approaching, it is timely to commence preparations to complete and lodge your FBT return for year end 31 March 2022.
Ali Suleyman, Elena Bogomolova and Gary Matthews, will provide a general overview of key FBT areas and cover a number of recent developments as well as other important issues relevant to preparation of the FBT return.
Record profits for dealers are likely to last into next year as OEMs catch up with lost sales DEALERS in the United States, as in Australia, are enjoying the best trading conditions ever recorded and are looking forward to fulfilling the annual sales forecast for the US trending at 17 million units, mostly at full […]
Leading industry analyst updates his crystal ball gazing and sees ongoing roles for dealers GLENN Mercer, the independent automotive analyst retained by the National Automobile Dealers Association to write his definitive work on the future of car retailing, Dealership of Tomorrow, presented an update that held out the prospect that dealers do indeed have a key […]
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