An illuminating article in the Australian Financial Review (23/7/11) talks about how the big banks etc. (and the financial planners aligned to them) "funnel most of their client's money into their own products". The article points out that: according to Roy Morgan Research, AMP aligned planners are directing more than 80% of their clients' superannuation
Market Update Equity markets have been extremely volatile during July with daily movements of up 2% (both up and down). The financial news continues to be dominated by Global sovereign debt issues. The European community have nearly finalised the second sovereign debt rescue package for Greece. As part of this agreement they have also looked
An interesting article in the Australian Financial Review (23/7/11) talks about how wealth will be transferred from the Estates of baby boomers to the younger generation coming up behind them. Baby boomers (the first of whom turned 65 this year), currently own 55% of the country's private wealth (estimated to be well over $1 trillion) and how
A Harvest Special Report. Factors that impact retirement planning for women It is estimated that by 2019, women, on average, will have super investments half that of men*. Data from 2004, showed that 30% of women had no superannuation and that 50% of women had $8,000 or less. To compound this, women tend to live
Oliver's Insights is special commentary by Dr Shane Oliver, Chief Economist and Head of Investment Strategy, on issues and trends affecting the economy and financial markets. We find it well written, well researched and informative. Click here for the link to "Oliver's Insights" on the AMP Capital Investors website: Oliver's Insights (see "Oliver's Insights" on
Another economist who we beleive communicates in a way that is easy to understand, is BT's Chief Economist, Chris Caton. A link to his commentary on the BT website is as follows: BT Chief Economist - Chris Caton ["Caton's Corner"]
Author: Christine St Anne is Morningstar's online funds and ETFs editor. This article appears in part from a Morningstar investment newsletter with comment from Harvest. At the beginning of this year, AMP Capital investment strategist Shane Oliver said Australian shares will continue to lag global shares. The high Australian dollar and monetary tightening, both
Author: Jemima Joseph is an associate analyst with Morningtar. This article appears in part from a Morningstar investment newsletter with commentary from Harvest. Investors always want the most bang for their buck and this does not differ when it comes to funds management. In the active managed funds industry, it is difficult for investors to
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