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We’re already in February and in less than 2 months since the start of 2022, the big 4 banks have all hiked their fixed rates. In fact, Westpac has hiked twice this year!
The official cash rate has been kept at a record low 0.1 per cent – for now – while the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has confirmed it will halt the bond buying program that helped to support the economy through the Covid-19 crisis.
Ask anyone. It’s impossible to find staff. The recruitment and resourcing item is the hottest topic on every board agenda right now. So what are you doing about it?
Successful companies have been defined by many things in the past - financial figures, leadership, years in business, and innovation, to name a few. Rather than just focusing on these aspects, reflecting on how well your company manages its people assets and retaining good quality employees is the symbol of success that will define your company in the coming years.
The 2022 Luna New Year, Year of the Tiger, is courage and bravery. It is a year to drive out evil and one of momentum and change. The message; walk boldly with courage. And it seems the Reserve Bank Governor is aligned with this sentiment.
With 2022 already ramping up, it is important to be keeping an eye on what is happening in the financial markets to ensure that you are managing your money effectively. It has been predicted for some time now that interest rate hikes were coming.
Inside this month we take a lighter look at the Australian tax laws and what might happen if Santa was a tax resident. Plus, the High Court has ruled that the ‘backpacker tax’ is discriminatory - we look at the implications.
Inside this month, we work through the process, timing and issues for establishing a Director ID under the new Director Identification Number regime that came into effect on 1 November. And, we incorporate the latest guidance from the ATO in our summary of the commonly asked questions about investing in blockchain.
