What is a term deposit and how does it work? Term deposits offer certainty of return, with a fixed interest rate for a given length of time. Here’s how they work and how they compare with other ways to save. Term deposits are a type of savings account where you commit your money for a fixed period of time. They can be useful when you’re looking for certainty about what interest rate your money will earn. …
COVID-19 and rental property AMP Capital looks at what the coronavirus outbreak means for Australian rental property investors Australians love property. From beach houses to city apartments, suburban blocks to trendy townhouses, our continuing love affair with real estate shows no sign of fading, particularly when it comes to investing in rental property. But the coronavirus has thrown property investors a curveball that no-one saw coming. So, whether you own a rental property or you’re …
COVID-19 and the job market 29 May 2020 How COVID-19 is affecting the Australian employment market and what it means for your job The coronavirus outbreak has had a major impact on Australians’ livelihoods. Many working Australians have needed to adjust to a loss of income resulting from working from home, reduced working hours, and in some cases loss of employment as government restrictions have taken hold. Let’s look at the state of play in …
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 …
Staying afloat through the crisis If you had asked me when I wrote my last piece for Financy what I would be writing about this quarter, I could never, in a million years, have predicted that it would be about a global pandemic. We’re dealing with a health crisis that no one in our lifetime has experienced, which is having an impact on global and domestic economies that no one could have forecast. Entire industries – tourism, …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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, …
