First Financial Blog

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Back in August 2015 we posted an update on the volatility local and global share markets were experiencing. Since that update in August, if you only paid attention to the media you could be forgiven for thinking that things have significantly deteriorated further.

Our new office is located at the eastern end of Collins Street – to borrow a phrase – the ‘Paris end’ of the city. The building is located at Level 2, 90 Collins St, Melbourne between Russell and Exhibition Streets

An astounding number of Aussies are moving away from relying on traditional means of funding their retirement in favour of establishing property portfolios.

Aussies are an adventurous lot. With more retirees choosing to jetset and enjoy their wealth rather than immediately settle, we also put a great emphasis on where we call home at the end of the day.

Recently we have seen significant negative movements in local and global share markets, culminating in the worst single day of trading for our market since January 2009 on Monday.

You will have heard that ANZ Banking Group Limited (ANZ) recently announced that they were raising $3 billion by offering shares at a discounted rate to Institution investors and its existing shareholders.

As a valued client of First Financial we would like to provide you with a simple, factual summary of what is occurring in Greece and the flow on effects for your investments.

The first announcement for 2015 has just been released and we have the news for you hot off the press. The Reserve Bank of Australia has today announced the outcome of its board meeting…

To most people that question will sound like gobbledegook, but you’d be surprised by the number of times I’ve heard it asked at a dinner party. Of course, Australians love investing in good old bricks and mortar.

You’re the wrong side of 40, and suddenly the day, when you can access your superannuation, doesn’t seem so far away. But are you satisfied with your current plan for the transition from working life to a happy and secure retirement?