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18/08/2023

One of our co-founders and Wealth Specialists, Angus Dockrill, shares insights on the top 5 mistakes made in preparing for one's retirement, as published in the Financial Review. What mistake are you making?

16/04/2023

IMFG's Angus Dockrill and Dr Steve Garth review the 1st quarter of 2023 across investment markets. Forces felt across the globe, including rising interest rates and cost of living pressures, continue to dominate the news cycle. With the quarter ending in the collapse of some relatively small US banks as well as the 'rescue' takeover of Credit Suisse, how did markets react?

27/03/2023

Will the RBA lift the cash rate again? Economists are at odds on whether the RBA should raise the cash rate again in April. Dr Steve Garth shares some insights on the challenges the RBA face when making the decision next Tuesday.

Economists are at odds over whether the Reserve Bank of Australia should suspend rate hikes in April or raise the cash rate by another 25bps, as the RBA confronts how to bring inflation down with higher interest rates while not sending the economy into recession. The bond market is indicating rate i...

20/03/2023

Volatility has struck financial markets as several banks in the US and Europe collapse, requiring governments and regulators to step in to protect depositors. Contagion fears are widespread, and banking shares are being particularly hard hit. So, if there is another GFC brewing, are Australian banks at risk? The short answer is no. Dr Steve Garth discusses why.

Volatility has struck financial markets as several banks in the US and Europe collapse, requiring governments and regulators to step in to protect depositors. So, if there is another GFC brewing, are Australian banks at risk? The short answer is no.

09/03/2023

The Governments proposed changes to superannuation have thrust it into the media spotlight recently. It raises the question, what will I do when I retire? Here Angus Dockrill offers some tips to help transition from worker to retiree.

Superannuation has recently been thrust into the spotlight with the government's proposed tax changes. In this post, Angus Dockrill discusses superannuation and how to prepare for retirement.

05/02/2023

During the covid pandemic, many of us have become more careful about protecting our health by getting vaccinated and socially distancing ourselves and wearing masks. But we didn't pay as much attention to our financial wellness. This article shares 10 steps you can take today to improve your financial well-being.

Pick one or two financial wellness goals and work on them at your pace. Soon you’ll develop confidence in your ability to achieve the financial success you’ve always wanted.

27/01/2023

IMFG's Scott Douglas and Dr Steve Garth review the last quarter of 2022 and share their thoughts on what we can expect from local and international markets in 2023.

21/11/2022

There are lots of smart people in financial markets. But the fact that very few of them actually agree on the outlook for interest rates shows why forecasting is a poor basis for an investment strategy.

It’s hard to recall a time when the interest rate forecasts of economists were as widely, and wildly, different as they are now.

17/11/2022

The principles of sound investment and maintaining information hygiene aren’t so different. One rule is to diversify your sources of information and to avoid ‘doomscrolling’. Here is a great article sharing some Australian research findings on the topics and 4 tips on how to avoid it.

Research shows doomscrolling can be harmful. These experts have found evidence-based tips that can help you help yourself.

26/10/2022

It is a trying time for investors right now and can be difficult to block out the negative noise regarding the economy and investment markets. In our latest post, Scott Douglas reminds us of some key investment lessons that have stood the test of time, and why you should be mindful when reading investment articles online.

It's a trying time for investors right now. But investors need to block out the noise and remain patient to benefit in the long term.

17/10/2022

It has been an interesting few months in the Australian and International markets. Scott Douglas and Dr Steve Garth provide their perspective on current market conditions.

12/09/2022

How high will inflation go? When will cash rates peak? What can we expect from growth in the future? It would be great to have a crystal ball to know the answers to these questions. In this latest post, Dr Steve Garth shares his view on inflation forecasts and how they relate to market inflation expectations.

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