In spite of the generally positive mood investors remained concerned by the
ongoing spread of the Delta variant of Covid-19, and whether it could derail the
recovery in major economies.
It became apparent that lockdowns in large parts of Australia would persist for longer than initially anticipated. As a result, economists downgraded economic growth forecasts and pushed back their expectations of when the Reserve Bank of Australia might start to raise interest rates.
Smart Private Wealth, part of the Smart Business Solutions Group, has been honoured as a recipient of the prestigious 2025 Barry Lambert Award, recognising exceptional community fundraising and volunteer work within the Count Financial network.
Shannon Smit, Founding Director of Smart Private Wealth, has been awarded the prestigious Excellence in Innovation award at the 2025 Count Financial Awards, recognising her ground-breaking leadership in transforming how financial advice and professional services are delivered in Australia.
