Market Update 23 September 2022 | AMP Capital

Market Update 23 September 2022 Investment markets & key developments Share markets fell sharply again over the last week in response to another round of hawkish rate hikes pushing up bond yields and adding to recession fears and with a threatened intensification of the war in Ukraine adding to worries. Reflecting the poor global lead Australian shares fell around another 2.7% with falls led by interest sensitive IT, property, utility and retail shares. Bond yields …

Covid-19: Temporary changes to minimum pension payments | Q&AMP

Covid-19: Temporary changes to minimum pension payments In response to coronavirus (Covid-19), the Australian government has temporarily reduced the minimum drawdown for account-based pensions by half. AMP Capital senior economist Diana Mousina and technical services manager Fabian Bussoletti discuss the changes in minimum drawdown amounts and how it can benefit retirees. Watch to find out what the temporary reduction in superannuation minimum drawdown rates can mean for your retirement savings and future income payments. 0:42 …

FAQs, tips and traps with COVID-19 superannuation relief | AMP Capital

FAQs, tips and traps with COVID-19 superannuation relief The federal government has allowed a raft of temporary superannuation changes in response to COVID-19. There are technical considerations in relation to accessibility and eligibility, and importantly, long-term challenges to think about before going ahead. The human health emergency that is COVID-19 has had a rapid and radical impact on basic societal functioning. As we now well know, it’s also pummelled local share markets, wiping about a …

Super in a nutshell

Super in a nutshell If your super’s in the too-hard basket, read on so you can take control and make the most of your money. The Australian superannuation system comprises money from working and retired Australians. All up, it’s projected to total $8 trillion by 2033[1] and some of that is likely to be your money. If you take an interest in your super today, you may have more in your hand down the track. …