Investment cycles and why they matter

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This edition of Oliver’s Insights looks at the importance of cycles to investors. The key points are as follows: Cyclical fluctuations in investment returns are particularly important for investors. Most... Read more continue reading

SMSFs offer mortgage brokers a good opportunity

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The exponential growth in the self managed super fund sector creates opportunities for mortgage brokers to develop specialist knowledge in a complex area, adding real value to their business and... Read more continue reading

Time running out to lodge tax

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Do your clients prepare their own tax return? If so, they only have a week until the 31 October lodgment deadline. “I urge anyone worried about not meeting the deadline to... Read more continue reading

Standard Risk Measure already throwing up anomalies

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The Standard Risk Measure adopted by superannuation funds to help investors assess investment risk may already be misleading them, according to van Eyk Head of Strategic Research Jonathan Ramsay.  Mr... Read more continue reading

SMSF investor intentions index

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The key findings of the September Self Managed Super Fund (SMSF) Investor Intentions Index Investment Trends Report were as follows: Concern levels among SMSF trustees retrace as the market shows... Read more continue reading

Is Asia an investment safe haven?

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Some of the countries of Asia have been among the best places to ride out the financial crisis. “Asia as a safe haven is a novel concept for anyone who... Read more continue reading

Oliver’s Insights – the US election

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This issue of Oliver’s Insights looks at the November 6 US Presidential and Congressional elections and implications for share markets. The key points are as follows: The November 6 US Presidential election... Read more continue reading

10 investment lessons from ‘Black Monday’

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Black Monday, 19 October 1987, was when stock markets around the world saw their largest one day falls in history. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 22% and the Australian... Read more continue reading

An emerging investment?

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As clouds continue to shroud the outlook for global economic growth, ASEAN remains a bright spot for growth – and investors. The region is in a good position in terms... Read more continue reading

Currency “wars” and the potential impacts of developed market QE

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Investors should expect greater volatility in foreign exchange markets as the ‘beggar thy neighbour’ approach of quantitative easing across the developed world triggers economic, political and social consequences for developing... Read more continue reading