Please click the link below to view Shane Oliver's views on the global political issues that could affect investors this year.

Key points raised are:

• There is a seemingly long list of global political issues that could affect investors this year ;
  • the US presidential election
  • a vote on Brexit
  • the rise of populism in Europe
  • tensions in the South China Sea
  • tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran, and
  • an election in Australia
• The bulk of these issues should turn out okay for investors, but it's worth keeping a close eye on them.