Three steps to get more from your super

Superannuation is one of the largest and most important investments you will ever make. Make sure you are getting the most out of your super by: ✔️ Understanding how your super is currently invested, your insurance options and other features your fund offers and compare it to others. You can do this by reviewing your annual statements, on your fund’s website, app or by calling them and asking questions. 📈 Regularly checking how your investments …

Welcome to the Autumn 2024 edition of Haven – Financial Partners (TAS)

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What to watch for the global economy in 2024

Tune in to AMP Chief Economist, Dr Shane Oliver share his insights and projections for the economic year ahead. Original Author: Produced by AMP and published on 28/02/2024 Source

Get more from your superannuation

Superannuation is one of the largest and most important investments you will ever make. Make sure you are getting the most out of your super by: ✔️ Understanding how your super is currently invested, your insurance options and other features your fund offers and compare it to others. You can do this by reviewing your annual statements, on your fund’s website, app or by calling them and asking questions. 📈 Regularly checking how your investments …

Econosights – financial literacy gender gap

More than one third of adults in Australia are financially illiterate, with opportunities for improvement. There is also a gender gap in financial literacy in Australia. Women tend to have lower financial literacy than men. In Australia, the gender gap is larger compared to our global peers.

Oliver’s insights – falling inflation – what does it mean for investors?

The surge in inflation coming out of the pandemic and its subsequent fall
has been the dominant driver of investment markets over the last two
years – first depressing shares and bonds in 2022 and then enabling them
to rebound.

Oliver’s insights – 2024 macro investment outlook

Despite lots of angst at the start of the year, 2023 turned out far better than feared. Dr Shane Oliver reflects on key themes from the past year and suggests what investors should look out for in 2024

Econosights – Australian household wealth

Australia ranked as having one of the lowest rates of disposable income growth per capita amongst OECD countries in mid-2023. Deputy Chief Economist, Diana Mousina examines the implications of these and what Australians may expect.

Oliver’s insights – The RBA leaves rates on hold

The decision by the RBA to leave rates on hold at its December meeting and whether we have reached the top or not. At its December meeting the RBA left rates on hold but retained a tightening bias with still relatively hawkish commentary.

Oliver’s insights – Australian dollar

Five reasons to expect the Australian dollar to rise into next year: it’s undervalued; short term interest rate differentials look likely to shift in favour of Australia; sentiment towards the $A is negative; commodities still look to have entered a new super cycle; and Australia has a solid current account surplus.