February 2019 Review - Markets continue strong recovery
The share market recovery experienced in January picked up further pace in February with leading indices across the globe recording solid gains. Some of the notable developments for the month included:
Positive sentiment stemming from the hope of a trade agreement between the US and China
Global bond yields remained steady, while Australian yields fell
The benign outlook for interest rates supported listed infrastructu...
Investment Implications of franking credit changes.
The proposed changes announced by the Federal Opposition to the way franking credits operate will have significant implications for some investors; but will have little to no impact for the majority of investors.
Under the existing framework, franking credits exist to ensure that the dividends paid by companies to shareholders are effectively taxed at the marginal rate of the shareholder. As such, credits are passed through to the shar...