Financial Planning News
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Australian Property Crash?
Please click the link below to view Shane Oliver's thoughts on the Australian property market and whether to expect a crash.
Key points raised are :
- Very expensive housing and high household debt…


