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2019 December Quarter Review

January 19, 2020

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 […]

FYG Planners are pleased to announce Covenant Wealth have joined our financial services licensee. Covenant Wealth are a privately owned financial planning practice operated by Tudor Cosma in Southbank, Melbourne. Tudor has a Bachelor of Business (Financial Planning) from RMIT, holds a CFP® designation and after working for a larger advisory group decided it was […]

Economic Overview It was a mixed quarter and economic data reflected that. Developed markets making small gains while emerging markets fell. The US-China trade dispute rumbled on, as did global growth concerns, but central banks remained supportive with the US, Australian and European Central Banks cutting interest rates throughout the quarter. US economic data was […]

On the 16th & 17th of September 2019, we held our national conference in Brisbane at the Pullman Hotel. Reflecting the continued growth and enthusiasm within our AFSL and its client first mindset, there was a strong attendance at the conference. Bob Fowler opened the conference, welcoming four new advisers, David Rae of Federation Financial, […]