In the May 2017 edition of the Market Update: Equity markets rose in April helped by political developments in Europe and solid US corporate earnings reports. In the United States, the technology-laden NASDAQ Composite Index rose to all-time highs, boosted by strong earnings results from the … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2017
2017 May Monthly Economic update
In this update, Bob Cunneen, Senior Economist, talks to Jason Hazell, Head of Investment Communications, about key events driving markets during April. They discuss: Australian shares delivering a solid monthly performance US and European share markets making strong gains in April … [Read more...]
MLC’s scenario insights & portfolio positioning report – April 2017
“Many words have been written in recent years about the prospect of lower returns across major asset classes. And while markets have yet to experience a decline, the threat of either a prolonged period of lacklustre returns or widespread price declines is something that investors and fiduciaries … [Read more...]
Federal Budget 2017 ANALYSIS
Read and view Godfrey Pembroke’s analysis and find out what the 2017 Federal Budget means for you. CLICK the link for the list of Key Proposals and Godfrey Pembroke’s analysis on the Federal Budget 2017. … [Read more...]
Federal Budget 2017
First home savers, downsizers and small business are winners in Treasurer Scott Morrison’s second Budget – while taxpayers face an increase in the Medicare levy. 2017 Federal Budget Summary Key measures include: Individuals aged 65 or older will be able to make non-concessional (after-tax) … [Read more...]