John Beveridge
John is a highly experienced business journalist and formerly chief business writer for the Herald Sun. He has covered Federal politics in Canberra, was Los Angeles Bureau chief for News Limited and was also chief of staff for the Herald Sun. He has covered a wide range of small and large cap ASX stocks and has a special interest in mining, technology and biotech.
Financial Adviser Shortage Starting to Get Serious
Australia faces a deepening financial-adviser shortage as retirees outpace entrants; 15.9 million Australians have unmet advice needs, FAAA warns.
Evening up Super a Great Strategy for Couples
Division 296 tax reform forces couples to equalise super balances to curb lifelong taxes; co-contribution and salary sacrifice emerge as key tools.
Weekly Wrap: ASX investors pondering a heap of variables over Easter
ASX ends Easter week near 1% higher amid oil spikes and Trump-Iran tensions; energy trims losses while tech slides, awaiting post-holiday trading.
Fishing for Points and Status Can Be an Expensive Waste of Time
Qantas loyalty arm posts record $511m underlying pre-tax earnings; points and status fuel profits even as lounge changes tighten.
Treating Mandatory Super Drawdowns as a Challenge Rather than a Burden
Australian super drawdowns climb with age, from 4% at 65 to 14% after 95. Framed as an investable challenge, not a burden, to beat the hurdle.
Market wrap: ASX setting up for a rebound rally?
How to Become a True ‘Temu Billionaire’
Temu ads promise billionaire riches, but true wealth relies on the equity premium: billionaires hold ~61% of wealth in shares, using volatility for gains.
Super Changes Fantastic News for Those on Modest Incomes
Australia's super reforms: LISTO lift aids up to 1.3M workers, adding up to $15k to retirement, while high-balance accounts face higher tax.
Market Wrap: Shares slide after damage to energy facilities
ASX slides after energy facilities damaged, fueling inflation fears; index down 0.8% to 8428.4 as rate hikes priced in, gold and mining stocks lead losses.
Nervous Aussies Stop Spending – Pronto – with Worse to Come
Australian households cut spending in February, the first drop in 17 months, as higher fuel costs and rates loom over a consumer crunch.
Investment Bonds are Back in Style
Investment bonds surge as superannuation tax hikes bite; Generation Life reports 57% inflows in 18 months, reshaping tax advantaged wealth.
Weekly Wrap: Shares fall another 2.6% for the week as conflict worsens
ASX 200 slides 2.6% this week to 8,617 as Iran-Israel conflict lifts oil above $100; NST and SYR plunge, while EOS soars on a Middle East contract.
How 'Balanced' Is Your Super?
No standard for 'balanced' super funds in Australia; risk and returns vary widely. Check your asset mix before retirement.
How Australia’s Most Financially Challenged State Found an Answer to the Housing Crisis
Victoria's land tax surge hits landlords, boosting Melbourne housing affordability and sparking more first-home loans, a policy quirk with budget implications.
Weekly Wrap: ASX slides 3.8% as Middle East conflict spooks markets
ASX 200 plunges 3.8% for the week as Middle East conflict lifts oil and inflation fears, sparking rate hike bets while energy stocks rally.
Australia’s Best (and Worst) Bank
Australia's Bank of Mum and Dad pumps $35b a year into housing, but rising non-performing loans and fairness issues threaten the unofficial lender's future.
Time for Pensioners to Get Aggressive
Pensioners urged to be aggressive with cash as March deeming rates rise to 1.25% and 3.25%; beating returns could protect income.
Weekly Wrap: A record close and 3.7% month a big thumbs up
ASX 200 finishes at record close, up 3.7% in Feb as BHP profits beat and banks top forecasts; Block rockets on staff cuts; rare-earths rally lifts Lynas/Iluka.
Time to Get Active on Super Collapses
$1.2B First Guardian/Shield super collapse hits 11,000 investors as deadlines loom; AFCA and Netwealth payouts underway - check if you’re affected
Health Insurance Costs Just Keep Rising
Australian private health insurance premiums rise 4.41% from April 1, the steepest since 2017, as cover downgrades rise and Medibank posts profits.