Economic Overview As in the previous quarter, the major theme of the June quarter was COVID-19. In contrast to the punishment investors took in the March quarter, the June quarter provided some relief. Investors saw market rallies that partially countered some of the steep falls of the previous quarter. The easing of COVID-19 lockdowns, patchy […]
Economic Overview The spread of COVID-19 had a significant impact on global economies and investment markets in the March quarter. Rarely does any single issue wholly dominate economic and market data for a quarter. Yet COVID-19 arrived and wiped away focus on any other issue. Apart from the oil war, which itself was relegated to […]
From March 9-11 2020, we held our national conference in Sydney at the Stanford Plaza Airport Hotel. With the backdrop of COVID-19, it was a strongly attended, but well sanitized event with a focus on compliance. As always, Bob Fowler kicked proceedings off introducing several new advisers and conference attendees. Norma Samson of Baharian Wealth, […]
FYG Planners are pleased to announce Ritch Life Advice have joined our financial services licensee. Ritch Life Advice is a privately owned financial planning practice operated by Wade Ritchie in Melbourne. Wade holds a Diploma of Financial Planning from Deakin University, a Master of Personal Financial Planning from USQ, a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) with first […]
Economic Overview The geopolitical risks that dominated for much of 2019 faded in Q4, supporting global share markets. Trade uncertainty faded with the US and China’s phase one trade deal announcement, while economic data remained stable. The trade deal, signed on January 15 means planned new tariffs will not be imposed, while US tariffs imposed […]