Indexation allows for higher super contributions from 1 July, 2021 | AMP Capital

  Indexation allows for higher super contributions from 1 July, 2021 Making super contributions after 1 July this year comes with a nice surprise as the concessional and non-concessional caps have been indexed along with the increases to the Transfer Balance Cap and Total Super Balance Cap. So how do the contribution changes work? Increase in concessional contributions cap Indexation of the standard concessional contributions cap takes place in increments of $2,500, calculated on increases …

Is your Christmas debt still hanging around? How to clear a debt hangover | Money & Life

  Is your Christmas debt still hanging around? How to clear a debt hangover After an incredibly difficult 2020, many of us used the Christmas period as an opportunity to splash out and make up for what we missed out on during the year. But if the urge to say good riddance to 2020 put your finances on shaky ground, here’s how to reset for the year ahead. After being separated from family and friends …

How to 2020-proof your finances

How to 2020-proof your finances Being in control of your finances makes you feel good, but the twists and turns of 2020 have meant this isn’t always possible. We look at some of the year’s top challenges for personal finance and how to manage them as we move into 2021. Mental, physical and financial wellbeing are interconnected – and in 2020, we’re feeling it more than ever. Research conducted by AMP has found that severe …

Be a smart gift-giver this holiday season

Be a smart gift-giver this holiday season After a year like no other, many of us are looking forward to a relaxing holiday season shared with family and friends. Check out these easy ways to stretch your Christmas gift budget further, so you can enjoy more family time, without the financial drama. With positive news about a COVID-19 vaccine on the horizon, many consumers are feeling buoyant heading into the Christmas season. In fact, consumer …

September job figures make the case for further monetary easing

September job figures make the case for further monetary easing After a stronger-than-expected performance in August, September employment numbers exceeded expectations for the second month in a row, falling by 29,500 jobs as opposed to consensus estimates of a 40,000 drop. Nonetheless, this month’s decline in employment figures after three months of growth suggests we’re now on track to see slow growth in employment and a rising participation rate. We expect the headline unemployment rate …

Market Update 18 September 2020 | AMP Capital

Market Update 18 September 2020 Investment markets and key developments over the past week Share markets mostly rose slightly over the last week after two weeks of falls helped by reasonable economic data, anticipation of Fed dovishness, positive vaccine news and M&A activity. However, some of the gains were given up later in the week as tech stocks came under renewed pressure and the Fed did less than some had hoped. Despite the volatility Australian shares …

After the Bell: daily market update, July 22 | AMP Capital

ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, July 22 22 Jul, 2020 The ASX finished lower today after a big day yesterday, and Victoria marked a grim milestone in the battle against COVID-19. Unpacking the day that was is our senior economist Diana Mousina. Important information While every care has been taken in the preparation of this video, AMP Capital Investors Limited (ABN 59 001 777 591, AFSL 232497) and AMP Capital Funds …

2019-20 saw poor returns – but it could have been much worse | AMP Capital

2019-20 saw poor returns – but it could have been much worse Key points 2019-20 saw a rough ride for investors as coronavirus hit resulting in small losses for well diversified investors. Key lessons for investors from the last financial year were to: maintain a well-diversified portfolio; timing market moves is hard; beware the crowd; turn down the noise; and don’t fight the Fed. With coronavirus risks still high, investment markets may see more short-term …

The US presidential election – implications for investors | AMP Capital

The US presidential election – implications for investors Key points The run up to the US election on 3rd November has the potential to see increased share market volatility if it looks increasingly likely Biden will win and if Trump ramps up tensions with China (and maybe Europe) in response. However, this is likely to be short lived as there is no reason to expect a weaker economy and hence share market under a Biden …

After the Bell: daily market update, June 19 | AMP Capital

ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, June 19 19 Jun, 2020 A flat day in Australia today but markets finished higher for the week, after cases of the jitters on and off. The second wave risk is also becoming more apparent, especially in the US. Portfolio strategist, Brad Creighton, joins us with his insight. Important information While every care has been taken in the preparation of this video, AMP Capital Investors Limited …