How do Australians feel about everyday life and financial decision making?
Little has been known about how the volatility of the past few years has actually impacted everyday life and financial decision making, which is what Macquarie set out to uncover in late 2011 with its Mood, Life and Money – Macquarie Insights project. Read the feature article
Market insights
Economic update
Central banking increasingly challenging. The past four years have presented the greatest challenge to central banks in a generation.
PolicyWatch now includes dedicated sections for FOFA, Stronger Super and SMSF policy developments
MAStech eBriefings
MAStech eBriefings (online presentations) for January include:
SMSF update
UK pensions transfer update
Emerging markets: myths, opportunities, and risks
One the most significant influences in the world today are emerging markets – and an intuitive and strategic approach to investing is particularly relevant for today’s engines of economic growth. So, how does an investor best approach the structural changes presented by these economies? MGI lends some thoughts
MGI’s James Freeman will discuss this topic in more detail in the February issue of Forward Thinking magazine, out next week.
Saving you time
Operational tips to save you time
We have compiled the top three tips to save you time and ensure your requests are completed as efficiently as possible. Read more
Trustee limits removed from Wrap term deposits
Term deposits held within Macquarie Wrap Super and Pension no longer have a trustee limit applied to them. Find out more
Service your clients
SPAA Conference - you call the tune
Your SMSF clients want to call their own tune. We help you orchestrate it. Find out more
Macquarie Specialist Investments
Sovereign debt: Is it all about the Gold?
Recently, gold has generated attention in the mindset of investors. In this article, we discuss gold and its function as a currency in the global economy, its relevance today when measured against the backdrop of sovereign debt and the current economic environment, and opportunities for investors. Read more
Macquarie Professional Series
Investment Insights Forum
Macquarie Professional Series is pleased to announce the launch of the biannual Investment Insights Forums. This series of events draws together some of the world’s best fund managers to discuss their investment strategies and the implications of macro events on their asset classes. Read more
Boardroom presentations with Hassan Elmasry, IFP
Macquarie Professional Series is pleased to invite advisers to a discussion with Hassan Elmasry, founding partner and lead portfolio manager at Independent Franchise Partners (IFP), to explore the recent performance of the franchise strategy. Find out more and register
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Central banking increasingly challenging. The past four years have presented the greatest challenge to central banks in a generation. 
