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Who’s in (and out) at the Australian Club
Who coughs up the hefty annual membership fee at Sydney’s Australian Club on Macquarie Street? Why, we’re so glad you asked. Here’s the full list.
- Myriam Robin
The ATO has this overlooked property tax in its crosshairs
Small-scale property developers need to be aware that GST is applicable in certain circumstances. Read the 10 tips for mum and dad developers.
- Duncan Hughes
- Opinion
- Investing
Small caps are as cheap as they’ve been this century
The phenomenal – albeit short – rally we saw in July is evidence that when small caps finally take off, they can move quickly.
- James Weir
- Exclusive
- How I Made It
This immigrant quietly made $550m. He has tips for making $1b
Gabriel Jakob is one of the most successful Australian entrepreneurs you’ve probably never heard of. Now he’s telling his story, but not posing for a full photo.
- Yolanda Redrup
Why the rich are decarbonising their portfolios
Wind and solar may have disappointed, but wealth managers see opportunity in areas such as waste management and disability housing.
- Joanna Mather
- Opinion
- Commercial property finance
Why the pros are snapping up commercial property
Syndicates believe the market is bottoming out. Here’s how to assess the best opportunities.
- Sam Tamblyn
Wealthiest Australians
- Exclusive
- How I Made It
This immigrant quietly made $550m. He has tips for making $1b
Gabriel Jakob is one of the most successful Australian entrepreneurs you’ve probably never heard of. Now he’s telling his story, but not posing for a full photo.
- Yolanda Redrup
Rich Listers seek backers for ‘Victoria’s Disneyland’ Gumbuya World
Gumbuya Group’s shareholders have mandated boutique corporate adviser Edison Partners to parade the business to potential equity investors.
- Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood and Emma Rapaport
From dropping pamphlets to selling $85m homes
His father was the first person in Australia to sell a house for $1 million. Brad Pillinger reflects on 30 years selling the country’s most expensive homes.
- Yolanda Redrup
This Month
Young investors buy geared ETFs as property becomes a pipe dream
Leverage is what makes the housing market such a wealth juggernaut. Should ETFs get the same treatment?
- Lucy Dean
- Opinion
- Aged care
Changes to aged care fees are likely. This is how it might look
As providers face financial pressure, one option might be to increase the lifetime cap applied to means-tested fees.
- Louise Biti
Cbus’ executives turn over but CFMEU directors are eternal
The rumours were true: acting chief risk officer Belinda Langdon did leave $90 billion fund in May. Hers follows a string of departures.
- Nick Bonyhady
Why this super fund is moving younger customers into a riskier option
In his first media interview since taking the reins at ART, David Anderson says customers will earn more. It’s just part of his bold growth plan.
- Hannah Wootton
- Opinion
- Quantitative easing
Market gyrations reflect fears about the unwinding of QE
Bountiful free money is not a “normal” state of affairs, and the sooner investors realise this the better. And that includes central bankers.
- Gillian Tett
Buy the dip: Twenty-six shares fundies would snap up in another rout
More wild market swings are predicted in coming months by some experts. We asked fund managers where they see opportunity.
- Lucy Dean
What to do with your money in market meltdowns
Investors are jittery after US recession fears triggered a global market rout this week. But sudden downturns are a good time to review your investment plans.
- Michelle Bowes
- Opinion
- Aged care
Rooms in aged care now cost $800 a week
Those who can’t afford the full accommodation deposit need to watch out for an 8.35pc sting in the tail.
- Bina Brown
My wife can’t work any more – how do we handle her insurance payout?
The tax rules on super policy payments are complicated when you’re younger – this is how they work.
- John Wasiliev
- Opinion
- Property market
The maths justifying rentvesting has changed. Here are the numbers
It’s a popular strategy for building wealth but how does rentvesting stack up after 13 rate rises?
- Kelly Kennedy
Help! My parents want to invite 20 of their friends to our wedding
What to do when mum and dad help out financially but expand the guest list beyond your comfort zone.
- Penny Wise
I watched 100 fintok videos – here are five finfluencers to follow
Critics say you can’t explain complex issues in 30 seconds, but some young content creators on TikTok do it really well – particularly Australian women.
- Tim Mackay
Why you’re probably losing $1500 a year and what you can do about it
With interest rates set to fall in coming months, now is the time to lock in a better rate on your savings.
- Michelle Bowes
- Exclusive
- Wealth Generation
Where you can afford to buy without breaking the 30pc rule
See how suburb-level affordability across Australia’s three biggest capital cities has changed over the past three decades.
- Lucy Dean and Les Hewitt
Super funds in the new era of scrutiny and engagement
Dissect wealth and advice trends and how to deliver better outcomes for savers, retirees and investors at the Financial Review’s Super and Wealth Summit 2024.
The one thing this Rich Lister says every founder needs to remember
Sam Kroonenburg built a company from his bedroom, with him and his brother Ryan both making about $500 million. But Sam, 40, is doing what he can to avoid the trappings of wealth.
- Julie-anne Sprague
Vale Terry Snow, legendary property developer with a generous heart
The hard-headed businessman, responsible for much of modern Canberra, was also a soft-hearted philanthropist who loved equestrian horses and the arts.
- Michael Bailey
