96 episodes

The Simplifying Investing series helps to de-mystify the often-complex world of investing. Whether it’s big or small, we are all invested in something, that's why we're drawing on the knowledge of AMP’s experts to answer the big questions in superannuation, retirement, home loans and beyond.

Podcasts provided by AWM Services Pty Ltd ABN 15 139 353 496, AFSL No. 366121, part of the AMP Group. They contain general advice only and have not considered your personal circumstances. You should consider seeking professional advice before deciding to act on any information in these podcasts.

Simplifying Investing AMP Podcast

    • Business
    • 4.9 • 17 Ratings

The Simplifying Investing series helps to de-mystify the often-complex world of investing. Whether it’s big or small, we are all invested in something, that's why we're drawing on the knowledge of AMP’s experts to answer the big questions in superannuation, retirement, home loans and beyond.

Podcasts provided by AWM Services Pty Ltd ABN 15 139 353 496, AFSL No. 366121, part of the AMP Group. They contain general advice only and have not considered your personal circumstances. You should consider seeking professional advice before deciding to act on any information in these podcasts.

    Episode #93: The housing market

    Episode #93: The housing market

    The Australian housing market is a deeply watched sector of the economy, because it impacts everybody. This week AMP's deputy chief economist Diana Mousina looks more closely at the housing market, including why prices have rebounded so fast, the outlook for home prices, conditions in the lending market and why the rental market is still so hot.

    Important information:

    This podcast is general in nature and hasn’t taken your circumstances into account. It’s important you consider your personal circumstances and speak to a financial adviser before deciding what’s right for you. Any general tax information provided is intended as a guide only. Remember the value of investments may go up or down and you may not get back the amount you invested. The opinions and views featured in this podcast reflect the individual’s own. Date of publication 06 October 2023. AWM Services Pty Ltd ABN 15 139 353 496, AFSL No. 366121, part of the AMP Group.

    • 12 min
    Episode #92: Is another rate hike still imminent?

    Episode #92: Is another rate hike still imminent?

    In the last week, we saw the RBA leave interest rates on hold for the fourth month in a row, against the backdrop of increasing uncertainty around political developments in the US and geopolitical risks concerning China. AMP's chief economist Dr. Shane Oliver explores the outlook for interest rates amid the further softening of the jobs market, falling jobs vacancies and rising levels of mortgage stress.

    Important information:

    This podcast is general in nature and hasn’t taken your circumstances into account. It’s important you consider your personal circumstances and speak to a financial adviser before deciding what’s right for you. Any general tax information provided is intended as a guide only. Remember the value of investments may go up or down and you may not get back the amount you invested. The opinions and views featured in this podcast reflect the individual’s own. Date of publication 05 October 2023. AWM Services Pty Ltd ABN 15 139 353 496, AFSL No. 366121, part of the AMP Group.

    • 12 min
    Episode #91: For what it’s worth: why what you pay for an investment is a key driver of its return

    Episode #91: For what it’s worth: why what you pay for an investment is a key driver of its return

    The cheaper you buy an asset the higher its prospective return might be. However, this is frequently forgotten with investors who focus on recent returns. AMP's chief economist Dr. Shane Oliver explores the main issues behind starting point valuations and what current valuation signals are telling us.

    Read Oliver's insights here: https://www.amp.com.au/insights-hub/blog/investing/olivers-insights-how-do-valuations-look-now

    Important information:

    This podcast is general in nature and hasn’t taken your circumstances into account. It’s important you consider your personal circumstances and speak to a financial adviser before deciding what’s right for you. Any general tax information provided is intended as a guide only. Remember the value of investments may go up or down and you may not get back the amount you invested. The opinions and views featured in this podcast reflect the individual’s own. Date of publication 27 September 2023. AWM Services Pty Ltd ABN 15 139 353 496, AFSL No. 366121, part of the AMP Group.

    • 13 min
    Episode #90: The Labour Market

    Episode #90: The Labour Market

    AMP's deputy chief economist Diana Mousina looks more closely at the labour market. Join Diana as she unpacks why employment growth has been so strong, what has happened to the unemployment rate as well as what the outlook is from here regarding employment growth.

    Important information:

    This podcast is general in nature and hasn’t taken your circumstances into account. It’s important you consider your personal circumstances and speak to a financial adviser before deciding what’s right for you. Any general tax information provided is intended as a guide only. Remember the value of investments may go up or down and you may not get back the amount you invested. The opinions and views featured in this podcast reflect the individual’s own. Date of publication 25 September 2023. AWM Services Pty Ltd ABN 15 139 353 496, AFSL No. 366121, part of the AMP Group.

    • 8 min
    Episode #89: Immigration and housing affordability

    Episode #89: Immigration and housing affordability

    Australian housing affordability has deteriorated due to low interest rates and a chronic housing supply shortfall. AMP's Chief Economist, Dr. Shane Oliver looks at the vexed issue of housing affordability and in particular the implications of high levels of immigration.

    Read Oliver's insights here: https://www.amp.com.au/insights-hub/blog/investing/olivers-insights-immigration-and-housing

    Important information:

    This podcast is general in nature and hasn’t taken your circumstances into account. It’s important you consider your personal circumstances and speak to a financial adviser before deciding what’s right for you. Any general tax information provided is intended as a guide only. Remember the value of investments may go up or down and you may not get back the amount you invested. The opinions and views featured in this podcast reflect the individual’s own. Date of publication 20 September 2023. AWM Services Pty Ltd ABN 15 139 353 496, AFSL No. 366121, part of the AMP Group.

    • 13 min
    Bonus episode: Retire with Confidence Whitepaper

    Bonus episode: Retire with Confidence Whitepaper

    Retire with Confidence Whitepaper with Daniel Paperny and Ben Hillier

    New national research released by AMP today has found most older Australians find it challenging to navigate our retirement system and lack knowledge about fundamental aspects of managing their retirement finances. 3 in 5 wish they’d started planning for retirement earlier in life and 7 in 10 don’t know what an account-based pension is.

    Link to Retire with Confidence whitepaper: https://northonline.com.au/adviser/insights-and-education/news-and-insights/retire-with-confidence

    Visit our Newsroom for the full article: https://corporate.amp.com.au/newsroom/2023/september/australians-financially-illiterate-when-it-comes-to-retirement-

    View the full interview with subtitles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKI3YAYszko

    Important information:

    This podcast is general in nature and hasn’t taken your circumstances into account. It’s important you consider your personal circumstances and speak to a financial adviser before deciding what’s right for you. Any general tax information provided is intended as a guide only. Remember the value of investments may go up or down and you may not get back the amount you invested. The opinions and views featured in this podcast reflect the individual’s own. Date of publication 19 September 2023. AWM Services Pty Ltd ABN 15 139 353 496, AFSL No. 366121, part of the AMP Group.

    • 17 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
17 Ratings

17 Ratings

Sammy JE ,

Useful and relevant

Great podcast - good mix of topics, asking big questions. Feeling much more confident with making decisions about super after listening to this.

g123eorge ,

Very informative

Such different topics each week, love it!

Oldie how ,

Fantastic podcast

Great information on important financial topics, simply explained by experts. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to take greater control of their finances.

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