COMPASSNov 23, 20211 minCentral banks – including the RBA and FedDr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy & Chief Economist insights Central banks – including the RBA and Fed – gradually removing...
COMPASSNov 23, 20213 minThe residential risk: five things to consider before you seal the dealAn article courtesy of Cromwell Property Group. Spring is usually one of the busiest times for residential property sales. Despite there...
COMPASSNov 23, 20211 minEconomic and equities outlook: Summer of 2021/22 and beyondResearch and Insights from Ausbil. What is the outlook for the economy and equities as health measures bring the risk of COVID under...
COMPASSNov 23, 20213 minBank Branch ClosuresI read a recent article in one of our industry magazines which tweaked my interest. The general public have been invited to submit their...
COMPASSNov 23, 20211 minCOMPASS birthdays, Christmas and some laughsBirthdays COMPASS has had one birthday this month. Happy Birthday Lisa! Christmas and New Year Just a reminder that our office will be...
COMPASSOct 24, 20211 minScience and medicine appear to be getting the upper hand of coronavirus – implications for investorsDr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy & Chief Economist insights There are increasing signs that science and medicine are getting...
COMPASSOct 24, 20211 minThe importance of aged care planning.Our chances of living longer are increasing as life expectancies continue to increase. This is dramatically increasing the number of...
COMPASSOct 24, 20212 minSupporting a person living with dementiaLiving with dementia can be unsettling and frustrating, but independence and quality of life can still be achieved with the right support...
COMPASSOct 24, 20212 minInterest Rate Rises - When?In a recent broker industry magazines, an article was published beginning with the following comment, and I quote, “ Economists and...
COMPASSOct 24, 20211 minWhy consistency wins the raceAs most of you know, I respect the thoughts of Magellan’s Chairman and CIO, Hamish Douglass. The link below leads to his latest quarterly...
COMPASSOct 24, 20211 minCOMPASS October BirthdaysBirthdays COMPASS has had three birthdays this month. Michael had a birthday! Claire had a birthday! Robert de Lepervanche had a birthday...
COMPASSSep 26, 20211 minShane Oliver Presentation - September 2021Dr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy & Chief Economist insights Attached are some snapshots from a recent presentation by Dr...
COMPASSSep 26, 20213 minThe crisis and opportunity in recycling single-use plasticsAn article from Fidelity International Close to 85 per cent of all single-use plastics are made from just 5 types of plastic polymers....
COMPASSSep 26, 20212 minHigh mortgage levels a concernIn an address to ‘Bloomberg Inside Track’ 23/09/21, Australia’s Reserve Bank Assistant Governor (Financial System) mentioned the...
COMPASSSep 26, 20214 minShould we be worried about global markets?An article from Tom Stevenson – Investment director at Fidelity International TS Eliot was wrong. September, not April, is the cruellest...
COMPASSSep 26, 20211 minAged care action planFrom Aged Care Steps Pty Ltd Your Aged care action plan: Making a family decision Benefits of a family meeting Your action plan The value...
COMPASSSep 26, 20211 minChina’s Debt DilemmaFrom Capital Markets Insight Since the middle of the last decade, the Chinese government has taken steps to reduce moral hazard, the...
COMPASSAug 22, 20211 minSix reasons why shares are at or near record levels. But is it sustainable?Dr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy & Chief Economist insights Bonds and shares often diverge – we saw this a year ago with...
COMPASSAug 22, 20214 minMarkets move faster than headlinesYou might reasonably think that investors are worrying about two contradictory things at the moment. Last week the concern seemed to be...
COMPASSAug 22, 20211 minThe power of perspectiveStaying the course isn’t easy for investors, especially when there’s so much happening in the world. But by looking at how markets have...