Articles and updates

Since my last article, China’s new individual income tax rules for offshore trusts have moved from announcement to reality, and several of you have asked me variations of the same questions. I have spent a good part of the past few weeks reading the actual text, not just the summaries, because I wanted to give you real answers rather than a repeat of what is already circulating.

Disclaimer: This article is written by Bruce Sheppard in a personal capacity. It does not constitute financial advice, and he is not a licensed financial adviser. Please seek independent financial advice before making any investment decisions. Global markets are rattled. Trump’s trade policies have introduced a level of uncertainty not seen in years, and for […]

Business owners are asking the same questions heading into 2026: Are we at the bottom? Is it safe to invest yet? When will things turn around? After years of treading water, just trying to stay afloat, the frustration of not knowing when to make a move is wearing thin. Here’s what Bruce thinks is happening. […]

The June 2024 wealth report is out, revealing both predictable patterns and surprising trends. We’ve endured three tough years, household debt is rising, our love affair with property continues, and wealth compounds over time. But dig deeper and you’ll find unexpected revelations about education returns, capital flight, intergenerational wealth transfers and demographic shifts that should […]

We’re a year out from a general election and heading into local body elections as a dry run for next year. None of this bodes well. A note from the team: The views shared in this piece are the personal opinions of Bruce Sheppard and don’t necessarily reflect the position of others within Gilligan Sheppard. […]