Financial Planning News

Reasons for optimism for the Australian economy

Please click the link below to view Shane Oliver's views on the current state of the Australian economy.

Key points raised are :

  • The mostly gloomy debate around the Australian economy often gives…

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The constrained medium term return outlook

Please click on the link below to view Shane Oliver's views on the outlook for medium term returns.

Key points raised are:

  • Low and falling investment yields from most major asset classes point to a…

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Megatrends impacting investment markets

Please click the link below to view Shane Oliver's views on trends impacting investment markets.

Key points raised are:

  • Key megatrends relevant for investors are
    • slower growth in household debt
    • the…

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UK votes to leave the EU - what next?

As you would be aware the UK electorate has voted by a 52% to 48% margin to leave the European Union (EU). This was a surprise result for many and the initial response has resulted in a collapse in…

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Brexit or Bremain

Please click the link below to view Shane Oliver's views on Britain's upcoming vote on remaining in the European Union.

Key points raised are :

  • Uncertainty around the outcome of Britain's referendum…

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The outlook for shares

Please click the link below to view Shane Oliver's views on the outlook for investment markets.

Key points raised are :

  • After decent gains in shares and other growth assets since February we could…

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RBA rate cuts

Please click the link below to view Shane Oliver's view on the recent interest rate cuts.

Key points raised are:

  • The RBA eased rates this month because actual inflation has fallen below target and…

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Federal Budget 2016

The government last night released the 2016/17 Federal Budget.  A number of announcements were made, particularly in the superannuation environment,  which are detailed in the attached summary.

If…

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Why have Australian shares underperformed global shares?

Please click the link below to view Shane Oliver's views on why Australian shares have underperformed global shares of recent.

Key points raised are:

  • The performance of Australian versus global…

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Emotional investing magnifies volatility

Please click the link below to view Shane Oliver's views on the recent market volatility.

Key points raised are :

  • The past year has seen volatility in investment markets spike higher.
  • While…

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