What’s happening in the global economy in 2024

What’s happening in the global economy in 2024

AMP Deputy Chief Economist Diana Mousina takes a look at economic trends and what they mean for investors It’s been a difficult year for the global economy. As you can see in the heatmap below, GDP growth weakened in 2023, particularly in Europe and emerging markets....
Sustainable investing on the rise

Sustainable investing on the rise

Sustainable investing isn’t new and is becoming more mainstream. From climate change to gender diversity, more people are aligning their money with their values. In 2022, Australia’s sustainable investment market was valued at $1.3 trillion. The Responsible Investment...
Saving for your child’s future

Saving for your child’s future

As every parent knows (even before they become one), raising a child isn’t cheap. And those expenses don’t necessarily stop once they reach 18. Parents often hope to help their adult children with significant financial milestones in life too. We look at some of the...
A Will to give

A Will to give

As baby boomers shift into retirement, Australia is on the brink of the nation’s biggest ever intergenerational wealth transfer. Yet estate or inheritance planning is rarely discussed by families. Talking openly about how you want your assets to be passed on can help...
Is ‘keeping up with the Joneses’ holding you back?

Is ‘keeping up with the Joneses’ holding you back?

These days, the phenomenon of keeping up with the Joneses is more pervasive than ever. The constant bombardment of images from advertisers, as well as our friends and family via social media is making Australians feel pressured to maintain a certain lifestyle, often...