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2012 Economic Outlook Jan 12
What’s the economic outlook for 2012? Will the sovereign debt crisis lead to slower economic growth in Europe and the United States? What are the prospects for inflation and higher interest rates?
The case for rebalancing Jan 12
With a new year well under way, investors should be in a mood to consider their portfolio settings. It might well be the case that ‘rebalancing’ the portfolio back to the original strategic asset allocation will be the single most important investment decision you make this year.
Economic and market update Q4 2011 Jan 12
The eurozone sovereign debt issues continued to dominate financial markets and economies during the fourth quarter of 2011.
The cost of investing in Australia, and why it matters Jan 12
Australian investors pay lower fees and expenses for managed funds than their counterparts in several other countries, according to a recent report.
The trouble with cash Nov 11
The idea of shifting from growth assets into an all-cash portfolio at this time may seem tempting to some investors.
The wild ride of 2011 Nov 11
For investors, the best thing that can be said about this year is that it is almost over. It has been a year that seemingly lurched from one bad-news story to the next.
Short term drama or long term view Oct 11
Yet again, a plan to shore up the European banking system and resolve the continent’s long-standing sovereign (government) debt problems has been proposed.
Timeless lessons meet new challenges Oct 11
Valuable lessons can sometimes be lost in the swirling, short-term mists of time.
Change is as good as a rest Oct 11
As a result of reforms taking place in the financial advice industry, many practice owners face the challenge of redeveloping their strategic plans to position their business for future success.
Quarterly Economic and Market Update - September 2011 Oct 11
The turmoil in financial markets caused by the ongoing European debt crisis was compounded by the US debt-ceiling debate.