The year to 30 June 2016 was in many ways an extraordinary year with a range of both positive and negative influences at play. Regrettably for investors, the financial year concluded just as it started with considerable uncertainty and market volatility.  In our latest update, John Owen, Portfolio … [Read more...]

Following recent market declines, Ben McCaw, Portfolio Manager, discusses what’s currently happening in markets, the impact of monetary policy and how MLC’s portfolios are positioned. You can read the full Investment Insight 2016 January here. by Ben McCaw Portfolio Manager Capital Markets … [Read more...]

In this article, John Owen, Portfolio Specialist, reviews what’s happened in investment markets this year and how our portfolios are positioned for 2016. You can read the full Investment Insight 2015 December here. by John Owen Portfolio Specialist MLC … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]