Perspective

Welcome to Perspective, Macquarie Specialist Investments' new online resource.

Developed with you and your business in mind, Perspective provides you with access to market and strategy focussed thought leadership pieces - providing you with valuable insights and a fresh perspective.

2012 Perspective editions

Aussie, Aussie dollar. Oi, oi, oi

• It seems that the recent strength of the Aussie dollar has the potential to influence more than just our holiday plans.
• Take a fresh look at the impact of the rising Australian dollar on investment portfolios and the potential opportunities available.

An investment picture worth a thousand words

• A complex idea can be conveyed with just a single, still image
• This article explores this notion, illustrating the potential investment opportunities that may be presenting themselves in the current market.

Sovereign debt: Is it all about the Gold?

• Current focus on sovereign debt and how it may influence equity markets and investment portfolios means that gold has recently received increased attention in the mindset of investors
• Find out more about gold's relevance today when measured against the backdrop of sovereign debt and the current economic environment, as well as investment opportunities this may present for your clients.

Anxious about China? Will Australian savings be our saving grace? 

• Take an alternative perspective on why the Australian economy is not as exposed to China as we may think
• Find out why term deposits may be a good source of economic stimulus, particularly in light of the Reserve Bank of Australia's recent cash rate decisions.

These articles are provided for the use of licensed financial advisers only. Financial advisers are prohibited from passing on the articles to any retail client. In no circumstances are anyarticles to be used by a potential client for the purposes of making a decision about a financial product or class of products.