Dec 20, 2017 | Investment, Market Updates
As we head towards the end of 2017, it’s worth taking a look at how investment markets have fared over the year. It turns out we’ve enjoyed a pretty good 12 months – especially if you haven’t had a significant chunk of your wealth tied up in cash. The last 12 months...
Mar 10, 2017 | Investment, Market Updates
The outlook for 2017 is in places easy, in other places hard and in one particular area, near impossible. Let’s start with the impossible. I am often asked for my view on the Australian dollar against the US, Euro and Pound...
Feb 2, 2017 | Investment, Oliver's Insights
Shane Oliver, Head Economist at AMP discusses the macro investment outlook. 2017 is likely to provide reasonable investment returns. Watch President Trump, the Fed and the $US, various Eurozone elections, global business conditions indicators and business confidence...
Oct 13, 2016 | Financial Planning, Investment, Newsletter, Self Managed Super Funds, Superannuation
If you’re wondering what’s involved in self managed super and whether it’s a good option for you, here are some things to consider. There’s a lot to consider when it comes to managing a self managed super fund (SMSF). Setting up a compliant fund and managing your...
Aug 30, 2016 | Business, Investment, Market Updates, Oliver's Insights
Shane Oliver, Head Economist at AMP discusses why you should be optimistic about the Australian economy. The mostly gloomy debate around the Australian economy often gives the impression we are in a constant state of crisis. But economic growth is pretty good, the...
Jun 27, 2016 | Business, Community, Financial Planning, Investment, Market Updates, Oliver's Insights
– Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy, Chief Economist AMP Capital British voters have voted in favour of Brexit: the British exit from the European Union (EU). This means that in the coming months, British and European leaders will begin negotiating the...
