A year of disasters
(Video) AMP Capital's Dr Shane Oliver series of videos takes a look at 2011 and looks forward into 2012. Worth viewing. Rick Maggi. Watch video
16/12/11: Behold the beauty of bonds
An outstanding year for Bonds...
Vanguard's Robin Bowerman focuses on the outstanding performance of bonds during 2011, but also highlights the age old importance of diversification. Rick Maggi Read here
13/12/11: Should we be concerned about 2012?
Oliver's Insights
AMP Capital's Dr Shane Oliver looks back on 2011 and, perhaps more importantly, takes a balanced and rational look forward into 2012. Next year could be better than many expect. Rick Maggi. Read Shane Oliver's report
12/12/11: Europe Update:
Progress?
Significant challenges lay ahead for Europe, last Friday's fiscal 'compact' was a step in the right direction. Rick Maggi Read more
07/12/11: Case Study: Superannuation. Taking Control.
It's easy to make a difference...
Over the last few years we've been helping clients take control of their super and pensions, reduce their fees and better protect their hard earned money better. Making a difference is easy, with the right advice. Rick Maggi Read Case Study (brief)
07/12/11: New SMSFs unaware of risk
Get advice...
Research is showing that trustees of newer self-managed superannuation funds are unaware of their risks and obligations. Rick Maggi Read article (brief)
02/12/11: December 2011 Snapshot
Hedging against uncertainty
This month's snapshot focuses on the impact of hedging the international component of your investment or superannuation portfolio. This is an area we've been urging our clients to consider for quite some time as the performance difference between a currency hedged international fund versus unhedged (the vast majority of Australians have unhedged funds) can be miles apart in the shorter term. Rick Maggi December 2011 Snapshot
30/11/11: Mini-Budget 2011
Superannuation and tax announcements
Read below for a summary of the Federal Government's mini-budget announcements. Rick Maggi Mini Budget 2011-12
01/11/11: MARKET Snapshot
Investing today: Getting the right mix
This month's Snapshot focuses on selecting the right asset allocation when investing, pre and post retirement. Read November Snapshot
04/10/11: Back to Basics: Defensive vs Growth assets
A deeper insight
AMP Capital's Michael Fazzini explains the difference between growth and defensive assets - an easy to understand 4-minute summary. Watch Video
29/09/11: What the world needs now...
Have global policy makers run out of bullets?
The chronic failure of Europe to bring its debt problems under control, an ongoing flow of poor global economic data combined with alarmist comments from global officials has seen global share markets retest lows. AMP Capital's Dr Shane Oliver shares his views. Read Oliver's Insights
20/09/11: The role insurance plays: Ted's story
Ted's Story
Produced by OnePath, Ted shares his heartbreaking story of the loss of his daughter, the mother of his first grandchild, and explains the role insurance played in their future. Watch Ted's story
16/09/11: Market Dashboard: 16 September 2011
Dashboard
A snapshot view of today's global markets, interest rates, currency, commodities, fund performance and more. View Dashboard
06/09/11: The courage to stand still
Thinking about moving to cash?
Inertia can be an investor's enemy but at times like these it can be an ally - Vanguard's Robin Bowerman explains why. Robin Bowerman
01/09/11: Spring Newsletter - 1 September 2011
Is saving the new 'black'?
In this issue, we take another look at the debt crisis, the importance of income protection and the public's new found passion for saving and thrift. Read Spring Newsletter
28/10/11: The European Plan
Europe gets a financial plan
This New York Times article is a good summary of the EU deal announced in the last 24 hours. Read here
23/08/11: 3 simple investment rules & world recession
Digital Insights with AMP's Dr Shane Oliver...
In these two videos, Dr Shane Oliver explains the 3 simple investment rules for hard times and also looks at the likelihood of a world recession. Given recent market turmoil and global uncertainty, now more than ever is the time for investors to stick to some basic investment rules, to seek advice and know themselves.
3 simple investment rules the likelihood of a world recession
21/08/11: Thinking about DIY super? Take our test.
Take our DIY test
What do you want to achieve by setting up a DIY super fund? What do you expect to achieve by setting up a DIY super fund that you won't achieve by keeping your own super? Here are some common answers... Take the test
02/08/11: August 2011 Snapshot
More on the Carbon Tax...
This August snapshot comes to grips with with the key components in the federal government's recent policy announcement on carbon tax and emissions. August 2011 Snapshot
02/07/11: July 2011 Snapshot
Disconnect...
Our July Snapshot looks at how the Australian sharemarket and economy actually fared during the past 12 months and what may lay ahead. July Snapshot