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Inflation can quietly erode the purchasing power of your savings over time. Learn how diversification, growth assets and a balanced investment strategy may help protect your wealth from rising prices.

Strategic Financial Advice

Your super statement provides an annual snapshot of your retirement savings. Learn what to look for, from fees and investment returns to contributions, insurance, beneficiaries and multiple super accounts.

Strategic Financial Advice

Investing for income can provide regular returns while helping manage the risks of market downturns. Explore cash, fixed interest, shares, property trusts and balanced portfolio options.

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Australia’s credit market is undergoing a major transformation as bank hybrids are phased out. Discover how investors and advisers are adapting to a broader range of fixed income and credit opportunities.

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An investment platform brings investments, administration, reporting and portfolio management together in one place. Discover how investment platforms work, their pros and cons, and who they may suit.

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Global share markets softened in July 2026 as technology shares weakened and bond yields rose, while Australian shares outperformed. Explore the key market movements across equities, property, infrastructure, fixed interest and alternatives.

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The $3 million super tax starts on 1 July 2026. Learn how Division 296 works, who it affects, how earnings are taxed and what the changes could mean for high-balance super members.

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Learn how income tax bracket creep works in Australia and explore legitimate strategies involving super contributions, income timing, investments, capital gains and tax-effective benefits.

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The 2026-27 Budget's capital gains tax and negative gearing reforms are now law. Here's what they mean if you're planning to sell an investment property to fund aged care.

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Global shares delivered another strong year despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and rising inflation. Our 2026 financial year review examines investment markets, interest rates, Australia's economic performance and the key risks and opportunities that may shape the year ahead.

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If you have a self-managed super fund, understanding how it affects aged care means testing is essential. Learn how pension phase, contribution timing and in-specie transfers may influence your assessment.

CommunityTax

Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, often impersonating trusted organisations such as the ATO. Learn how to stay scam safe, recognise warning signs and protect your personal, financial and tax information.

CommunitySmall Business

Fake ASIC company registration notices are circulating across Australia. Here's how to spot them, what to do if you receive one, and why paying could affect your ASIC registration itself.

Financial Updates

The 2026/27 Federal Budget proposes major changes to negative gearing, the CGT discount, discretionary trusts and more. Here is what it means for you.

Strategic Financial Advice

Without an Enduring Power of Attorney in place, families can face significant legal and financial barriers when a loved one enters aged care and can no longer make decisions for themselves. Here is what every Australian family needs to understand.

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Balancing cash reserves and investments is one of the most important financial decisions investors face during uncertain markets.

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Market volatility can impact super balances significantly. Here are practical strategies to help investors respond more effectively.

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Persistent higher interest rates are changing financial planning decisions for households and investors across Australia.

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Upcoming payday super changes may help Australians grow retirement savings faster and improve super contribution consistency.

Strategic Financial Advice

Volatile markets can challenge investor confidence. Here are four practical strategies to help manage uncertainty and stay invested.

Strategic Financial Advice

Market volatility can feel uncomfortable, but downturns often create valuable long-term investment opportunities for disciplined investors.

Strategic Financial Advice

Australia’s latest interest rate increase will impact borrowers, investors and household budgets. Here’s what to consider moving forward.

Strategic Financial Advice

Australia’s economic outlook continues to evolve amid changing interest rates, inflation pressures and global market uncertainty. Here’s what investors should know.

Superannuation

The annual super contribution caps will increase from 1 July 2026, creating new opportunities for concessional and non-concessional contributions. Learn what the changes mean and how they may help reduce your tax.

Why you landed here

Phillip Anthony Partners joins Paris Financial East Melbourne

We are pleased to share that the team at Phillip Anthony Partners have merged with Paris Financial. Our team at Paris Financial can provide you with a large range of quality financial services with over 65 people located across two convenient locations in Blackburn and East Melbourne.

Paris Financial shares the same philosophy as Phillip Anthony Partners of providing a value focused and high quality service for each of our clients. We look forward to assisting with your accounting needs.