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Where to shove your Risk Budget!

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Mal Spooner

I was watching business television and an articulate gentleman, the top dog for a rather large retirement fund, was the guest. Perhaps I’ve been living too long in a cocoon, but while discussing the current investment strategy of this large … Continue reading →

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Will demographics worsen the debt crisis?

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Mal Spooner

In prior postings, I’ve illustrated that a by-product of the financial mayhem in recent years has been shrinking employment in the financial services sector. It got me thinking – perhaps there’s more to it than just the single volcanic-like eruption ignited by the … Continue reading →