As the world grapples with the ramifications of the historic and unexpected vote by the UK to leave the EU (Brexit), the investment team at VISIS have been analysing the potential impacts on investment markets, asset allocations and investment portfolios. Following this analysis and after consultation with a range of global investment professionals our initial […]
‘Resilient’ is perhaps the best way to sum up Australia’s economic performance over the past 12 months. That was the word used by Standard and Poor’s director of sovereign ratings, Craig Michaels, When confirming Australia’s AAA credit rating in mid-June. Australia’s strong performance is even more remarkable in a year characterised by ongoing uncertainty and […]
The 24/7 media cycle has it as the worst thing to ever occur in financial markets. Those who are paid to have an opinion are outdoing each other for headlines and hyperbole. I’m sure however we’ve been here before. Remember all the below problems that were bound to destroy the world’s financial markets. Does anyone […]
We are wishing all the best to Irene Vides, one of our Client Services Officers, on her entry for the Archibald prize. Irene wrote a short piece about her and entry and work, which you can read below. “You can paint me when I’m dead!” those were John’s words to me when he returned my […]
After a sizzling end to summer we can now look forward to some cooler weather. Autumn is a perfect time of year to get back into the garden or to simply make the most of the great outdoors before winter arrives. Financial markets have had a volatile summer, and nowhere has this been more apparent […]
Good Afternoon, December is here and as the temperature rises the countdown to the Christmas break begins. But it appears at least one Australian is determined to ‘chill’. When Reserve Bank governor Glenn Stevens was asked recently about the possibility of an interest rate cut he said: “We’ve got Christmas, we should just chill out […]
Spring is here and not a moment too soon! As the weather warms up it’s the signal to pack away your winter woollies, get back into the garden or start a new fitness program and start planning your summer holidays. It has been hard to avoid media coverage of recent events on global stock markets. […]
Earlier this month the team at VISIS Private Wealth were honoured to be recipients of three prestigious national awards announced at the Independent Financial Adviser Awards. As published (see article here) “the ifa Excellence Awards celebrate best practice advice provision and business acumen in the independently-owned sector of the financial planning market.” “Over 350 of the nation’s […]
Chris Smith, this year’s ifa Excellence Award winner, said he credits much of his success to his team at VISIS Private Wealth. The adviser, who also won the Best Client Servicing (Individual) award, said providing good customer service in every aspect of the business is what has kept the company alive. Full Article Please follow […]
Australian and overseas investors have been pushing up house prices in Sydney and Melbourne sparking talk of a property bubble. The Governor of the Reserve Bank says the Sydney property market is crazy, adding to the national debate about housing affordability, especially for first homebuyers. While only parts of the country are in bubble territory, some of the solutions being suggested have the potential to affect all property investors, wherever they live. You can find our July […]