Strategy
Correction Time? Seven Things Investors Need to Keep in Mind
AMP’s Dr Shane Oliver suggests seven key things for investors to bear in mind in light of the recent pull back in investment markets and renewed uncertainty regarding the outlook.
Read MoreFive Reasons Why the $A is Likely to Resume its Upswing
Since its February high the $A has fallen on the back of global growth concerns, a slowdown in China and the Delta outbreak in Australia. AMP Capital’s Shane Oliver thinks it is due for a turnaround.
Read MoreMajor Changes to Income Protection Cover
From 1 October 2021, major changes will be implemented by APRA throughout Australia that will impact your income protection, regardless of your insurance provider. Norman Howe from Strat X has all the details.
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Five Reasons for Optimism Amid the Coronavirus Havoc
With Covid’s rampant delta variant seemingly taking hold across the globe, things seem pretty grim again. But, argues AMP Capital’s Shane Oliver, there are some reasons for optimism among the gloom.
Read MoreSeven Key Charts for Investors to Watch – Where Are They Now?
AMP Capital’s Shane Oliver revisits seven charts he highlighted in January for investors to watch as being critical to the investment outlook this year. Put simply, where are they now?
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Five Ways to Turn Down the Noise and Stay Focused as an Investor
With so much information constantly at our disposal, oftentimes too much news is bad news. AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver has some tips on how to quieten things down and stay focused on what’s important.
Read MoreExpect More Modest but Still Good Returns This Financial Year
In his regular column, AMP Capital’s Shane Oliver explains why he believes that returns from a well-diversified portfolio are likely to be slower but still solid over the next 12 months.
Read MoreFive Important SMSF and Super Changes
July 1 has ushered in some important changes to Superannuation rules and regulations. Norman Howe from Strat X Advisory gives a rundown of what they are and how they affect you.
Read MoreThe Never-Ending Coronavirus Pandemic
As Covid lockdowns across Australia leave us feeling vulnerable once again, AMP Capital’s Shane Oliver has a look at their short- and long-term economic implications.
Read MoreCentral Banks Heading Towards the Easing Exits
In his regular Insights column, AMP Capital Chief Economist Dr Shane Oliver posits 5 reasons why the Fed’s hawkish tone this week shouldn’t cause you to lose too much sleep.
Read MoreInflation – Why it Matters for Investment Markets
In his regular Insights column, AMP Capital Chief Economist Dr Shane Oliver follows up his earlier Inflation Q & A article with another look at the metric that seems to be haunting markets at the moment.
Read MoreSix Saving Tips to Help You Achieve Your Financial Goals
Learning how to save money is an essential skill, but not everyone knows how to save effectively. Here are Trilogy Funds’ six top saving tips to consider.
Read MoreSeven Reasons for Optimism on Australian Growth
In his regular Insights column, AMP Capital Chief Economist Dr Shane Oliver breaks down this week’s GDP report and shares his thoughts on the outlook for Australian growth.
Read MoreShould We Be Worried about Higher Inflation?
In his weekly Insights column, Dr Shane Oliver from AMP Capital gives an in-depth analysis on inflation, what is driving the recent jump, and what the risks are for investment markets.
Read MoreThe Overlooked Art of Good Governance
Does your Outsourced CIO fit within your governance structure and able to offer the governance you need? It is a vitally important, yet often overlooked element in the development and maintenance of enduring and resilient investment programmes.
Read MoreSpending the Growth Windfall to Further Grow the Economy Towards Full Employment
In his weekly Insights column, Dr Shane Oliver from AMP Capital breaks down this week’s Budget, the key measures it contains, and their implications for Australian assets.
Read MoreHow to Achieve Customisation that Also Meets Your Fee Budget
Getting the right customisation/outsourced solution that also meets your fee budget can be tricky, so here are a few important things to consider.
Read MoreThe Return of Geopolitical Risk? What to Watch over the Remainder of 2021
In his weekly Insights column, Dr Shane Oliver from AMP Capital considers the re-emergence of geopolitical risk and what to look for over the rest of the year.
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Three Reasons Why the Long-Term Bull Market in Australian House Prices May Be Getting Close to the End
In his weekly Insights column, AMP Capital’s Dr Shane Oliver goes deep into the resurgent Australian property market and why he believes the good times may soon be at an end.
Read MoreWhat is Outsourced CIO?
Outsourced CIO stands for outsourced chief investment officer, or, more broadly, outsourced investment management. The term refers to the full or partial outsourcing of an organisation’s investment function to a third party.
Read MoreMarket Outlook Q&A: Global recovery and other issues
In this week’s Insights column, AMP Capital’s Shane Oliver covers in a simple Q&A format the main questions investors commonly have regarding the investment outlook.
Read MoreCutting the Cost of Your Super Life Insurance
If you are one of the more than 70% of working Australians who have life insurance inside super and use super savings to pay insurance premiums, here is a sure-fire way to save 20% (or even more) on the cost of doing so.
Read MoreUnderstanding Group vs Retail Life Insurance
Life insurance is a vital part of protecting your investments and preparing for the future. Here’s a guide to the different coverage options available and some insights as to which type suits which person.
Read MoreInvesting for Income in the Sharemarket
The evolving economic environment means that it’s more important than ever for investors to ensure that the income they aim to generate from the sharemarket is based on a sound foundation.
Read MoreHow to Practically Incorporate More ESG into your Portfolio
Many investors understand the why and what of incorporating ESG principles into their investment portfolios. Here are some tips on how to do so.
Read MoreIt’s Life Insurance, Jim, but not as We Know it
APRA has warned that millions of members of superannuation funds face a possible ’substantial’ lift in premiums because of the worsening financial health of the life insurance sector.
Read MoreBuilding a More AGILE Advice Business
If there was one thing we have learned from 2020, we can change our habits and behaviours more than we previously believed. Bronwyn Yates from Russell Investments explains how.
Read MoreUnderstanding the Difference Between an MDA, SMA and IMA
Managed discretionary accounts (MDAs), separately managed accounts (SMAs) and individually managed accounts (IMAs) are all managed investment vehicles with some similarities but plenty of differences.
Read MoreSeven Things to Bear in Mind about the Australian Property Market
Australian house prices are on the upswing again. In this week’s Insight’s column, AMP Capital’s Shane Oliver presents seven things to keep in mind when dealing in this trickiest of areas.
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Beware the Hidden Risks with Zero Brokerage Platforms
One of the most critical issues for the growing army of individual share traders is to ensure that their trading platform works in their favour, not against them. Travis Clark from Marketech Focus tells us more.
Read MoreWhen Being an Active Shareholder Can Make a Difference
These are some reasons why, as a shareholder, we at Investors Mutual agitate for change on a wide range of company issues fundamental to growing shareholder wealth.
Read MoreEstate Planning: Top 5 things you need to know now
Planning for one’s own demise is as confronting as it is necessary. Here are some pointers on how to make it less of an ordeal; for you, and your loved ones.
Read MoreNine Common Mistakes Investors Make
In this week’s Insights column, AMP’s Shane Oliver argues that many of the mistakes investors make are based on common sense rules of thumb that turn out to be wrong.
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