The call for global policy makers to take action on climate change is large and growing, and next week Paris will host the 21st Conference of the Parties. This is an annual meeting of all countries which want to take action for the climate. The upcoming conference will seek to achieve a legally … [Read more...]

This month, John Owen, Portfolio Specialist, reviews events in markets during October. He discusses: How share markets performed strongly in October, going some way to recovering the losses of the previous two months; The reassuring comments and action by central banks to ease monetary policy … [Read more...]

John Owen, Portfolio Specialist, discusses negative share market returns, the weakness in overseas markets spreading to Australia and how MLC’s portfolios are positioned. In his latest update, John reviews events in markets during September. He discusses: How share market returns moved into … [Read more...]

Interested in buying a home this spring season? Not sure if it makes more financial sense to own and occupy or buy and rent out? Weigh up these benefits and challenges. Buying a home is likely to be one of the most important financial decisions you will make in your lifetime, and with the … [Read more...]

This month, John Owen reviews events in markets during August. He discusses: August being another challenging month for investors as share markets around the globe lost ground and displayed considerable day to day volatility; How the Australian share market was not immune to the weakness … [Read more...]