Blog

The ASX200 fell approx. -2.8% in May, whereas the Six Park portfolios gained between +0.3% (in our conservative portfolio) and +0.5% (in our high growth portfolio). This is one of the benefits of having a diversified portfolio of assets. Our two best performing assets for the month of May were emerging market equities (up +2.6%) and infrastructure (2.4%).

Six Park CEO and co-founder Patrick Garrett has congratulated FinTech Australia on its first map of the nation's fintech landscape.

​I’m pleased to announce that a fortuitous connection between mutual friends has led to the arrival of Ted Richards to the Six Park team.

Big changes are on the way for Australia’s $2.2 trillion superannuation scheme, with wide-ranging new rules coming into effect on July 1. The changes represent the biggest reforms to superannuation in a decade or more.

​For all existing customers that refer a friend, if your friend becomes a Six Park client we will waive management fees for you and your referrals for three months.

We are pleased to welcome Michele Nevins to the Six Park team as Marketing Coordinator. Michele brings 10 years of experience in developing and executing marketing strategies across a variety of projects and industries.

KEY POINTS: • In the days immediately following the Brexit result, the Australian sharemarket traded down nearly 5%, partly on fears of a broader global economic slowdown. Those investors who held their nerve during this time (consistent with our recommendation to clients) saw the market subsequently rebound strongly and more than fully recover all those losses within the space of 8 days.

We are delighted to congratulate Six Park’s co-founder, Brian Watson AO, for recently receiving the award of the Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in the General Division within the Australian honour system. This award recognises outstanding and meritorious service as described below from the official Australian Honours Secretariat announcement:

Made a New Year's resolution to improve your finances? You're not alone. Research indicates that money-related resolutions are one of the most popular goals set by Australians each year. Of course, sticking to a New Year resolution is easier said than done. So here are some ways to help you reach your financial goals in 2017.