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I'm with Bill

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2015
... world economy is on the brink of another recession" and of course, its consequent warning that you, I and Irene should prepare for a global downturn of "Lehmanesque" proportions. I'll take "Lehmanesque" anytime if developed market and emerging market ...

Cbus, NZ Super join Mercer climate change risk study

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 23 SEP 2014
... give us insights into the range of impacts that climate change may have on our investments, and enable us to better prepare for the climate change-related challenges ahead." NZ Super Fund chief executive Adrian Orr said: "As a long-term, inter-generational ...

Get ready for activist members, super funds told

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  FRIDAY, 12 SEP 2014
Superannuation funds should prepare for an increased scrutiny of their investments from members, regulators and activists, according to New Zealand Superannuation Fund manager for responsible investment Anne-Maree O'Connor. Speaking at the Australian ...

Liberalise economy or prepare for war, warns economist

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  THURSDAY, 11 SEP 2014
Governments must slash corporate, income and capital gains tax, wind back environmental reforms and break up the big banks if they want to recover from the "global depression", bestselling author and economist James G. Rickards has told superannuation ...

Young Australians want 'quick fix' tips from advisers

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 SEP 2014
... over 50 years old were the most engaged in Financial Planning Week, seeking out content that explained how they can prepare for retirement and also maximise retirement income. "The financial planning profession has been in the spotlight recently, and ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 22 AUG 2014
... some of the gains we saw overseas," he said. But he said the market may weaken as the session progresses as traders prepare for a closely watched speech by US Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen at the Jackson Hole Summit. "It's been a positive open but ...

FSC Conference: Industry urged to prepare for Asia Passport pilot

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 AUG 2014
Though barriers to widespread adoption still exist, the funds management industry must be well prepared for the impending pilot version of the Asia Region Funds Passport if the long-term existence of the scheme is to be guaranteed. That was the consensus ...

Not that time yet

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 1 AUG 2014
... weaken again." The 'Editorial Board's" column at the Washington Post is cause for concern warning that, "The West must prepare for a wounded Putin to become even more aggressive" because "the reality is that Mr. Putin is more likely to escalate than ...

Dying in social media: adviser's next big nightmare

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 31 JUL 2014
... information, and often people won't know this until it is too late," Hacker said. Advisers can help their clients prepare for this situation by making sure they leave their social media details behind, but "even this approach is problematic," Hacker ...

UK annuities policy dubbed 'political schizophrenia'

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  THURSDAY, 17 JUL 2014
... are being encouraged to invest in long-term assets such as infrastructure, while on the other they are required to prepare for mass withdrawals once the new rules come in. On this front, Segars said UK funds can learn from their Australian counterparts ...