top of page
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8f2914_c1f9cff0d3d343efa10721fd9c759289.jpg/v1/fill/w_376,h_90,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/8f2914_c1f9cff0d3d343efa10721fd9c759289.jpg)
![Investment outlook Q&A – recession risks, rates and inflation, valuations, geopolitics, the US election and Swiftonomics](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/94e95c_dcf97dcadac74cd7b640de6ccaaf6e41~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/94e95c_dcf97dcadac74cd7b640de6ccaaf6e41~mv2.webp)
COMPASS
Feb 23, 20241 min read
Investment outlook Q&A – recession risks, rates and inflation, valuations, geopolitics, the US election and Swiftonomics
Dr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy & Chief Economist insights Rate hikes have worked in helping slow inflation and rate cuts...
210
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/94e95c_c55b78c4f8344abbbe85e4c808622c62~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/94e95c_c55b78c4f8344abbbe85e4c808622c62~mv2.webp)
![Refinancing Made Easier](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/94e95c_c55b78c4f8344abbbe85e4c808622c62~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/94e95c_c55b78c4f8344abbbe85e4c808622c62~mv2.webp)
COMPASS
Feb 23, 20242 min read
Refinancing Made Easier
There is some opinion, backed by evidence, amongst market analysts, lending institutions and commentators, that we may have reached the...
190
![Five problems with the Australian tax system – and the changes to Stage 3](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/94e95c_dcf97dcadac74cd7b640de6ccaaf6e41~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/94e95c_dcf97dcadac74cd7b640de6ccaaf6e41~mv2.webp)
COMPASS
Feb 23, 20241 min read
Five problems with the Australian tax system – and the changes to Stage 3
Dr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy & Chief Economist insights The Australian Government’s changes to the Stage 3 tax cuts have...
220
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/94e95c_0a5235681c164a98b0ef9f05b6c978c8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/94e95c_0a5235681c164a98b0ef9f05b6c978c8~mv2.webp)
![Birthday, some great quotes & points of interest](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/94e95c_0a5235681c164a98b0ef9f05b6c978c8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/94e95c_0a5235681c164a98b0ef9f05b6c978c8~mv2.webp)
COMPASS
Feb 23, 20241 min read
Birthday, some great quotes & points of interest
Birthday This month we had one Birthday... Happy Birthday Danni!! Some great quotes…. If you are going through hell, keep going. –...
230
![2023 saw the return of Goldilocks, but what’s in store for 2024 for investors?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/94e95c_dcf97dcadac74cd7b640de6ccaaf6e41~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/94e95c_dcf97dcadac74cd7b640de6ccaaf6e41~mv2.webp)
COMPASS
Jan 25, 20241 min read
2023 saw the return of Goldilocks, but what’s in store for 2024 for investors?
Dr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy & Chief Economist insights The five key themes for 2023 were: better than feared growth;...
270
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_dcb9d1a4ae89429cb365d6e2f1d0d595~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/11062b_dcb9d1a4ae89429cb365d6e2f1d0d595~mv2.webp)
![Three aged care mistakes you should avoid](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_dcb9d1a4ae89429cb365d6e2f1d0d595~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/11062b_dcb9d1a4ae89429cb365d6e2f1d0d595~mv2.webp)
COMPASS
Jan 25, 20242 min read
Three aged care mistakes you should avoid
Moving into residential aged care can be a stressful period with complicated rules, family conflicts and rushed timeframes. This can...
610
![Falling inflation – what does it mean for investors?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/94e95c_dcf97dcadac74cd7b640de6ccaaf6e41~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/94e95c_dcf97dcadac74cd7b640de6ccaaf6e41~mv2.webp)
COMPASS
Jan 25, 20241 min read
Falling inflation – what does it mean for investors?
Dr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy & Chief Economist insights Inflation is in retreat thanks to improved supply and cooling...
140
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_b337610f857f4e14b26967b3b72f5c25~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/11062b_b337610f857f4e14b26967b3b72f5c25~mv2.webp)
![Interest Rates and the Winds of Change](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_b337610f857f4e14b26967b3b72f5c25~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/11062b_b337610f857f4e14b26967b3b72f5c25~mv2.webp)
COMPASS
Jan 25, 20242 min read
Interest Rates and the Winds of Change
This week I have received two notifications from several lending institutions, advising they would be decreasing their fixed rate home...
190
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/94e95c_0a5235681c164a98b0ef9f05b6c978c8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/94e95c_0a5235681c164a98b0ef9f05b6c978c8~mv2.webp)
![Birthday, some great quotes & points of interest](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/94e95c_0a5235681c164a98b0ef9f05b6c978c8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/94e95c_0a5235681c164a98b0ef9f05b6c978c8~mv2.webp)
COMPASS
Jan 25, 20241 min read
Birthday, some great quotes & points of interest
Birthday This month we had one Birthday... Happy Birthday Kellie!! Some great quotes…. “I’ve never scored a goal in my life without...
210
![2023 saw the return of Goldilocks, but what’s in store for 2024 for investors?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/94e95c_dcf97dcadac74cd7b640de6ccaaf6e41~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/94e95c_dcf97dcadac74cd7b640de6ccaaf6e41~mv2.webp)
COMPASS
Dec 18, 20231 min read
2023 saw the return of Goldilocks, but what’s in store for 2024 for investors?
Dr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy & Chief Economist insights The five key themes for 2023 were: better than feared growth;...
220
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/94e95c_c08acdc42d9140bd88dfbf0953a31f3f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/94e95c_c08acdc42d9140bd88dfbf0953a31f3f~mv2.webp)
![The Importance of ‘truth’ in lending](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/94e95c_c08acdc42d9140bd88dfbf0953a31f3f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/94e95c_c08acdc42d9140bd88dfbf0953a31f3f~mv2.webp)
COMPASS
Dec 18, 20232 min read
The Importance of ‘truth’ in lending
Here’s a link to a recent ABC report on what’s referred to as ‘Liar Loans’ ....Link "More people looking to break into the property...
100
![The RBA leaves rates on hold – have we finally reached the top?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/94e95c_dcf97dcadac74cd7b640de6ccaaf6e41~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/94e95c_dcf97dcadac74cd7b640de6ccaaf6e41~mv2.webp)
COMPASS
Dec 18, 20231 min read
The RBA leaves rates on hold – have we finally reached the top?
Dr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy & Chief Economist insights At its December meeting the RBA left rates on hold but retained a...
70
![2024 Outlook](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_2834cfffbf644fbba0820b91dd517310~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/11062b_2834cfffbf644fbba0820b91dd517310~mv2.webp)
COMPASS
Dec 18, 20233 min read
2024 Outlook
Article by Paul Taylor from Fidelity International 2023 has been another year of markets dominated by macro factors such as inflation,...
190
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/94e95c_0a5235681c164a98b0ef9f05b6c978c8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/94e95c_0a5235681c164a98b0ef9f05b6c978c8~mv2.webp)
![Christmas, some great quotes & points of interest](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/94e95c_0a5235681c164a98b0ef9f05b6c978c8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/94e95c_0a5235681c164a98b0ef9f05b6c978c8~mv2.webp)
COMPASS
Dec 18, 20231 min read
Christmas, some great quotes & points of interest
Some great quotes…. “May you never be too grown up to search the skies on Christmas Eve.” — Unknown “Even as an adult, I still find it...
210
![Five constraints on medium term investment returns](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/94e95c_dcf97dcadac74cd7b640de6ccaaf6e41~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/94e95c_dcf97dcadac74cd7b640de6ccaaf6e41~mv2.webp)
COMPASS
Nov 27, 20231 min read
Five constraints on medium term investment returns
Dr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy & Chief Economist insights Five megatrends suggest higher medium term inflation pressures &...
140
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/94e95c_9170bfcc604e40959b8a771cb0e8982c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,lg_1,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/94e95c_9170bfcc604e40959b8a771cb0e8982c~mv2.webp)
![Don’t panic! Markets (mostly) shrug when geopolitics shock the world](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/94e95c_9170bfcc604e40959b8a771cb0e8982c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/94e95c_9170bfcc604e40959b8a771cb0e8982c~mv2.webp)
COMPASS
Nov 27, 20234 min read
Don’t panic! Markets (mostly) shrug when geopolitics shock the world
Courtesy of The Inside Adviser………author Nicholas Way Events like the Israel-Palestine and Russia-Ukraine conflicts may shock the world,...
140
![Australian home prices up on supply shortfall, but at risk from high rates](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/94e95c_dcf97dcadac74cd7b640de6ccaaf6e41~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/94e95c_dcf97dcadac74cd7b640de6ccaaf6e41~mv2.webp)
COMPASS
Nov 27, 20231 min read
Australian home prices up on supply shortfall, but at risk from high rates
Dr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy & Chief Economist insights Australian home prices rose again in October, with the supply...
70
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/94e95c_c55b78c4f8344abbbe85e4c808622c62~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/94e95c_c55b78c4f8344abbbe85e4c808622c62~mv2.webp)
![The Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) Lending](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/94e95c_c55b78c4f8344abbbe85e4c808622c62~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/94e95c_c55b78c4f8344abbbe85e4c808622c62~mv2.webp)
COMPASS
Nov 27, 20232 min read
The Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) Lending
Some years ago the major banks decided to withdraw from the Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) lending space. However, there is still strong...
130
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/94e95c_0a5235681c164a98b0ef9f05b6c978c8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/94e95c_0a5235681c164a98b0ef9f05b6c978c8~mv2.webp)
![Birthdays, Christmas, some great quotes & points of interest](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/94e95c_0a5235681c164a98b0ef9f05b6c978c8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/94e95c_0a5235681c164a98b0ef9f05b6c978c8~mv2.webp)
COMPASS
Nov 27, 20231 min read
Birthdays, Christmas, some great quotes & points of interest
Birthdays COMPASS has one birthday in November! Happy Birthday Lisa. We hope you enjoyed your Birthday celebrations! Some great quotes…....
300
![1987 vs now - rising bond yields (& war in Israel) and the risks for shares](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/94e95c_dcf97dcadac74cd7b640de6ccaaf6e41~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/94e95c_dcf97dcadac74cd7b640de6ccaaf6e41~mv2.webp)
COMPASS
Oct 18, 20231 min read
1987 vs now - rising bond yields (& war in Israel) and the risks for shares
Dr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy & Chief Economist insights The rise in bond yields has left shares offering a low risk...
240
bottom of page