AI on a budget: Aussie watchdog trails global peers
3 June
Australia’s peak artificial intelligence safety agency will operate on a fraction of the funding provided to similar organisations overseas, a senate committee has heard. But the minister in charge of the newly established body has defended its...[Read More]
Labor shrugs off claim tax shift will sink house prices
3 June
Contentious changes to taxes on property investments won’t be the main driver of expected falls in prices, the housing minister says. As auction clearance rates hit lows not seen since the COVID-19 pandemic, Clare O’Neil said it was unclear how...[Read More]
Businesses still in dark on tax carve outs from budget
3 June
Start ups and small businesses will be forced to wait longer to find out if they will get special treatment from looming tax changes, as the government looks to enact the measures within weeks. Measures in the federal budget limiting negative...[Read More]
Rescue package to shield workers from AI-driven cuts
3 June
Workers facing the threat of artificial intelligence-driven job losses are set to be protected under a multimillion-dollar state government rescue package. The Victorian government on Sunday unveiled the $14 million plan which includes $8.2 million...[Read More]
Retailers under attack from weak demand, rising costs
3 June
Australian businesses are under fire from both sides as conflict in the Middle East drives up prices and weakens demand. After first lighting a fire under fuel costs, the impacts of the US-Israeli-led war in the Middle East have begun flowing...[Read More]
AI to hit Aussies as data centres push up energy costs
3 June
The race to build data centres in Australia could force household electricity prices up by as much as 26 per cent within a decade, a study has found. The artificial intelligence hubs could also use as much electricity as all homes in the state of...[Read More]
‘Scambling’: the scam on the rise catching out punters
3 June
Australians love to gamble, but if you’re going to try your luck, please don’t get lured in by illegal online gambling sites. That’s the message from one of Australia’s biggest telecommunications companies, which is ramping up its fight...[Read More]
Shifting gears: electric cars surge during fuel crisis
3 June
A record number of Australian drivers are choosing electric and hybrid vehicles, with the low-emission cars closing in on half of all new vehicles sales for the first time. Motorists are slamming the brakes on petrol and diesel cars, with their...[Read More]
Thousands of older Australians still waiting for care
3 June
More than 100,000 people are still on wait lists for in-home aged care despite the wait times falling. The latest quarterly data for the first three months of 2026 showed wait times go down by two weeks for high priority cases from between 1.5 and...[Read More]
Small business switched off from electrification boom
3 June
Thousands of Australian small businesses are falling behind on electrification, weighing on national climate goals and leaving manufacturers exposed to gas market volatility. Many small and medium-sized businesses that rely on gas-powered heat to...[Read More]
Meet Jayden Lourens-Clifford: Starting His Journey in Financial Planning
28 May
Currently studying at RMIT and already building strong client relationships, Jayden is on a clear path toward becoming a financial adviser at EK Financial Group. We are excited to introduce Jayden Lourens-Clifford, who joined the EK Financial Group...[Read More]
Meet Luca De Rango: Building a Career in Financial Planning
28 May
With a fresh Commerce degree and a passion for helping people thrive financially, Luca is already making his mark at EK Financial Group.We're delighted to welcome Luca De Rango to the EK Financial Group team. Joining us at the start of 2026,...[Read More]
From Australia to Malta: Sharing the EK Financial Group Story on the Global Stage
20 May
Over the past few years, I’ve been fortunate to speak at conferences around the world about financial advice, business growth, AI, automation, and the future of our profession. But last week was another very special experience. I had the...[Read More]
Understanding risk tolerance: Passing the investment sleep test
28 May
Investing is never just about chasing returns. It is also about understanding yourself. Before choosing where to invest, one of the most important questions to ask is not simply, “How much can I make?” It is, “How much uncertainty can I...[Read More]
Payday Super: why employers need to prepare now
28 May
From 1 July 2026, Australian employers will face one of the most important superannuation compliance changes in many years. Under the Australian Government’s Payday Super reform, employers will need to pay employee superannuation guarantee...[Read More]