Governance - Raiz Invest

Bouncing back with a budget

Despite COVID-19 restrictions easing across the country, the economic fallout from the pandemic continues to be felt many thousands of Australians from all walks of life. However, it’s also the perfect time to look forward and make sure your finances are stronger than ever to meet whatever challenges arise down the track.
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Tax time: how COVID-19 could boost your tax return

With the end of financial year approaching fast, millions of Aussies are set to lodge tax returns in very different financial circumstances than before the COVID-19 crisis. While coronavirus has caused a lot of disruption across the country, tax time is a chance to take advantage of extra measures aimed at helping taxpayers navigate the pandemic.
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Global equities rebound as Aussie dollar surges

09-06-20 George Lucas, Raiz CEO Global equities rebound on strong US jobs data Last week global equities found support from a better-than-expected US Employment Report for May, which saw the jobless rate dip to 13.3 per cent and the US recover 2.5 million jobs, and moves from the European Central Bank (ECB), which boosted its bond-buying stimulus by €600 billion.
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What’s the deal with voluntary super contributions?

We’re almost at the end of the 2019/2020 financial year, which means tax returns are back in fashion. Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible to make voluntary contributions into your super before the years end which could be tax deductible.
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Stocks, gold and oil: How has COVID-19 impacted markets?

From Kylie Purcell - investments editor at Finder There’s no doubt that COVID-19 has had an enormous impact on markets the world over, as investors scramble to find a good place to keep their money.
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