If the goalposts are shifting for Super, could philanthropy be part of your new gameplan?

The proposed Division 296 tax has many high-balance super holders rethinking their strategy. Read the article to see how structured giving could help reduce the impact. Read more

Is a win for Labor a win for you?

With Labor securing a decisive victory, the path is now clear for the Federal Government to implement many of its key promises. But what does that mean for your finances, your family, and your future? In this article, we break down what the next three years could look like - and how you can prepare. Read more

Reasons to be cheerful

In a recent conversation with Livewire’s James Marlay, Elston co-founder Andrew McKie shared why - despite volatile markets and troubling headlines - he remains optimistic about the outlook for Australian equities. Read more

May 2025: What's in the papers. What's in the portfolio.

With so much news in the papers these past weeks, we thought this would be a good time to sit down with two of our advisers and have a chat about the political landscape, the current market noise, and of course Trump’s tariffs. Read more

When you go up to heaven, will you be trapped in the cloud?

Virtually all of your life is online. So maybe you should be thinking about your afterlife. What’s going to happen to your Facebook footprint after you’re gone? And what about Youtube and Netflix and Linkedin? Read more

Elston Explains:
The value of active management

In this video, Portfolio Manager Alastair McLeod from the Elston Asset Management team explains the role of active management in portfolios and the benefits it could offer. Read more

Not sure if your are making the right year end moves? Let's check.

This time of year, in the weeks leading up to June 30, is like a big game of chess. This is when advisers are working out which moves are going to be the ones for those clients who are hoping to improve their tax position. Read more

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Making Giving Personal

Everyone’s philanthropic journey is different. How we help, and who we support, will often be determined by our own experience, the people we love and the impact we hope to create. Read more

Budget 2025

Budget 2025: Treasurer's Sweet Deal to Sugarcoat Cost of Living crisis?

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has delivered his budget, ahead of the upcoming federal election. As expected from a pre-election budget, there was no shortage of sweeteners, particularly addressing cost of living pressures. Read more