Four pop-up Safe Haven mental health clinics in the Northern Rivers, established after the 2022 floods, are set to close this month due to a lack of funding. The services have provided crucial support to thousands of residents, including Greg Clitheroe and Michael Maloney, who fear losing this vital resource.
Donald Trump's return to the US presidency has destabilized economic certainties, with his threats of tariffs and involvement in conflicts like the Iran and Venezuela wars creating market nervousness. The article examines whether traditional safe havens like gold, US and Swiss bonds, the US dollar, and the Swiss franc are truly stable during crises.
A vacant heritage mansion in Sydney's Mosman has been transformed into a transitional home for homeless women over 50, offering a safe haven and support services while awaiting redevelopment. This 'meanwhile use' model, pioneered by Women's Community Shelters, has housed 57 women since 2020, with over 80% finding permanent housing.
Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan, stated the US remains a safe investment haven despite China's growing global influence and 'more consistent' international dealings. He also cautioned about AI's impact on jobs and criticized bureaucracy in companies.
Peter Hargreaves, a major Brexit donor, profited from the insecurity it created. The article argues that politicians who generate crises, like Nigel Farage and Boris Johnson, often benefit from public anger and a lack of accountability, contrary to democratic theory.
Fraudsters exploit confusion or anxiety over new IHT rules by offering a ‘safe haven’ for savings potsThe caller pitches a great deal. Shift the moneysaved in your pension and reinvest it in a scheme overseas where you can avoid it being caught under next year’s changes to the UK’s inheritance tax (IHT) system.From April next year, any money left in a defined contribution pension after your death, which is most workplace and all private pensions, will be pulled into the IHT net. Continue reading...
Analysis of how the US-Israeli conflict with Iran is driving global energy and financial market volatility, with Hong Kong positioned as a potential beneficiary across gold, property and capital markets in a three-part series examining the city's stability.
The Yen and Swiss Franc were stronger against the dollar as investors sought safe havens after Chinese start-up DeepSeek’s new AI model hit U.S. tech stocks.
