News & Insights

Administering an estate can be overwhelming. This guide is designed to provide beneficiaries of an estate with a summary of the estate administration process and the legal requirements.

More than half of Australians expect to inherit, but only slightly more than a third have actually discussed it with their parents. We look into the family dynamics and behaviours around wills and legacy and examine the benefits of breaking the taboo.

In this low-rate world, many income-sensitive investors may be feeling the pressure to invest in riskier assets. We believe that alternative income opportunities can be found without concentrating risk.

For over a year, we’ve been talking to clients about what to expect from their investment portfolios during the latter stages of the business cycle. We ask Kyle Lidbury, Head of Investments Research at Perpetual Private, to shed light on what is a ‘late-stage cycle’ and what this means for investors.

Falling interest rates are bad news for those relying on their savings, especially retirees making up the shortfall without a dangerous chase for yield needs discipline and diversification.

Is $1 million enough to retire on? We run the numbers to help you figure out how much you’ll need.

How does Perpetual Private construct client portfolios? What alternatives are on offer in today’s low rate environment? To find out we sat down with David Blunt, Senior Research Analyst at Perpetual Private. In this video, David talks about the investment philosophy that underpins our client portfolios.

Every family has its secrets. Don’t let your Will be one of them. A conversation with your family helps to avoid issues down the track.

Will you be able to fund the retirement you’re dreaming of? Find out about the common pitfalls and why people in their fifties with a financial plan are more confident about their future.

Despite losing 50-straight opinion polls, Scott Morrison’s LNP coalition was returned to power in the poll where people actually tick a ballot paper. For high net worth investors, it means a whole lot of nothing – but that nothing is really something. Here’s why.

Every individual has a different tax situation but for many of us there are a few key strategies we can use to improve our tax situation as June 30 looms. See whether these work for you – and consult your adviser/accountant if you’re not sure.

A recent study conducted by Perpetual shows Australians tend to neglect financial advice when they need it most. We look at some of life’s changes and why your financial plan needs to change with you.