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Oliver's Insights - Jan 2012 - The global economy looking a little less scary
Wed, 1 Feb 12
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The global economy looking a little less scary
25 January 2012
•The last month or so has actually seen better news regarding the global economy - European Central Bank action appears to have reduced the risk of a banking crisis in Europe, US economic data has continued to surprise on the upside and Chinese economic data remains consistent with a soft landing.
•Downwards revisions to World Bank and International Monetary Fund forecasts and associated risks are just catching up to the market concerns of three or four months ago.
•While shares are at risk of a short-term correction and Europe remains a source of volatility, the improved global economic backdrop is a positive sign for shares and related growth trades going forward.
Back to school planning tips 2012
Wed, 1 Feb 12
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Back to school planning tips 2012
As children head back to school after the summer holidays many parents across Australia can breathe a sigh of relief. However it’s not always as simple as shuffling them out the front door and waving goodbye.
Parents might feel like they are just recovering from the cost of Christmas, so the expenses involved with the return to school can seem overwhelming.
However some simple planning can help to reduce the cost pressures of sending the kids back to school.
Preparation is the best defence
Wed, 1 Feb 12
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“You have cancer” are words that you never want to hear but when you do, you can be faced with questions like: Why me? What will happen to my family? How do I fight this? How much will it cost? How will my family cope financially if I can’t work or, worse yet, if I don’t survive?
According to the Cancer Council of Australia, cancer is the second leading cause of death with approximately 43,000 people estimated to have died from the disease in Australia in 2010 and about 114,000 new cases diagnosed during the year.
Concereed about the markets? Take a look at the bigger picture
Wed, 17 Aug 11
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The recent volatility in global and Australian financial markets is affecting Australian investors. Understanding the markets, the causes of the uncertainty and how it impacts you will help you to make confident decisions about your financial future.
We have featured a range of information to help you navigate through the current volatility, and will update this page as the situation progresses. Morningstar economic update Jun 2011
Thu, 30 Jun 11
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Morningstar economic update May/Jun 2011
15 June, 2011
Outlook for Investment Markets
Investors had second thoughts about the strength of economic activity over the past month, and equities and commodities were sold off. Bonds were the winner, additional 'safe haven' demand emerging as Eurozone debt problems intensified. Although global economic recovery is still intact, and growth-linked assets should perform well in time, investor focus in coming months is likely to remain more on downside risks than on upside potential
$5 billion in 'lost' super - is some of it yours? Let ABH help you find yours!
Wed, 29 Jun 11
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As of June last year there were 6.1 million ‘lost’ or unclaimed super accounts, with a total balance of over $5 billion, according to a recent study by SuperRatings.
It’s not hard to see how this can happen — people change jobs, don’t move their super into their new fund straight away, and eventually forget about small balances they’ve left behind. Once they’ve accumulated a few accounts, it all seems like too much hard work.
Australian Underinsurance: One in two industry fund members are underinsured by $100,000 or more
Fri, 17 Jun 11
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One in two industry fund members are underinsured by $100,000 or more. (source: AIST media release, June 2008)
From BRIC to BRICS - 2011 Leaders Summit
Fri, 15 Apr 11
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The third annual meeting of the "BRIC" Leaders was held on April 14, 2011 in China's southern island province of Hainan. This was the first meeting at which South Africa joined the other BRIC leaders in their annual deliberations, so President Jacob Zuma and newly elected President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil both attended their first meeting of the new "BRICS" group of Leaders, writes Think Global Insights' David Thomas.
It's an opportune time to reflect on the influence of the BRICS on the global economy and, in particular, the emerging role of China as the largest, strongest and most influential of the five BRICS economies.
