How to protect your mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic | Money & Life

If you’re feeling worried about the impact of COVID-19 on your financial wellbeing, you’re not alone. CoreData reports that 81% of Australians are fearful about the potential impact of the pandemic on their personal finances and the broader economy. While it is a challenging time in many respects, the added burden of financial stress can be especially hard on your mental health. Severe financial stress can lead to symptoms of anxiety and depression, even triggering …

Managing your financial health during the COVID-19 pandemic | Money & Life

Managing your financial health during the COVID-19 pandemic With so much uncertainty about, good financial planning is more important than ever. A quick financial health-check can help you weather the pandemic and reach your financial goals. The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly disrupted our daily lives, forcing us to close entire industries and change our behaviour overnight. With the lockdown directly affecting jobs and the economy, many people’s thoughts quickly turned to their finances. Corey Wastle …

After the Bell: daily market update, May 4 | AMP Capital

ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, May 4 04 May, 2020 Chief economist Shane Oliver runs through what was a solid day in local markets, as well as providing an update on the tensions flaring overseas between China and the US. 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 Management Limited …

Webinar: Global Companies Fund Update | AMP Capital

WEBINARS Webinar: Global Companies Fund Update View our Global Companies Fund Update with Simon Steele, Head of Global Equities, and David Naughtin, Investment Manager in the Global Equities team. The update will look at the structural trends and themes supporting the companies in the portfolio – how this has contributed to performance through the recent volatile period and the link to the Fund’s long-term objective of double digit returns over full market cycles.28 Apr, 2020 …

After the Bell: daily market update, April 28 | AMP Capital

ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, April 28 28 Apr, 2020 The ASX has closed lower today, and it was a big day of announcements in Australia as lockdown restrictions continue to ease across the country. Senior economist Diana Mousina explains. 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 Management Limited …

After the Bell: daily market update, April 27 | AMP Capital

ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, April 27 27 Apr, 2020 The ASX finished higher today after a rocky few hours for the banking sector. Chief economist Shane Oliver discusses the day that was, and gives his opinion on the economic impact of lockdowns starting to ease across Australia. Important information While every care has been taken in the preparation of this video, AMP Capital Investors Limited (ABN 59 001 777 591, …

The value of financial advice during the COVID-19 crisis | Money & Life

The value of financial advice during the COVID-19 crisis It’s no secret that, for many of those working in the financial advice and insurance industries, the past few years have required some adapting to. Going back to 2018, the Life Insurance Framework (LIF) introduced the first caps on commissions, and just over a year later, the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry created a paradigm shift in the regulation …

After the Bell: daily market update, April 24 | AMP Capital

ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, April 24 24 Apr, 2020 Refreshingly quiet day in markets, up 0.4%, good to see in the context of recent volatility. Portfolio strategist Brad Creighton joins us to wrap the day in markets, as well as the week in data. 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 …

After the Bell: daily market update, April 23 | AMP Capital

ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, April 23 23 Apr, 2020 Another flat day in markets but it’s not all bad news, they’ve had a good run in the last few weeks. Big news has also come in from the US overnight, in the form of another stimulus package being in the works. Senior economist Diana Mousina explains. Important information While every care has been taken in the preparation of this video, …

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

ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, April 22 22 Apr, 2020   Another flat day for markets in Australia, in a week which has seen the RBA revise its forecasts for the economy and the PM give us hope of lockdown slowly lifting in the coming weeks. Senior economist Diana Mousina gives an update on the week that has been so far. Important information While every care has been taken in the …