The demand for global infrastructure

The demand for global infrastructure …and what this means for investors An estimated US$78 trillion will be required for global infrastructure investment over the next two decades. The majority of infrastructure requirements are dominated by the core sectors of transport, energy, water and communications. Additional infrastructure requirements outside of these sectors include roads, airports, port and loading facilities, health, education and other community service provisions.1 Regional spending requirements Infrastructure requirements in North America, Europe and …

Paying your bills in retirement

  Paying your bills in retirement Retirees and those nearing retirement have learned the hard way the importance of holding a portion of their nest egg in low-risk fixed income investments. During the financial crisis cash and bonds not only outperformed shares and property, they helped investors protect their capital and pay the bills.1 Now that interest rates on most term deposits are below four percent 2 and the official cash rate is at record …

Help achieve your investment goals with dynamic asset allocation

  Help achieve your investment goals with dynamic asset allocation It goes without saying that the investment landscape has changed dramatically in recent years. Deleveraging has become an ongoing theme; central banks have played a significant role in guiding the economy and extreme swings in investor sentiment have all contributed to market volatility. All this will likely continue to impact the reliability of future investment returns. Investment cycles prevail The fundamental principle underpinning a dynamic …

How to keep SMILE-ing in retirement

How to keep SMILE-ing in retirement If you’re crunching the numbers to work out how much you need in retirement, it’s time to sit down and take a deep breath… The latest Retirement Standard from the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia estimates that people retiring today, who are in good health and own their own home outright, will need $430,000 if single and $510,000 for a couple to maintain a comfortable standard of living …

5 Golden Money Management Rules that Everyone Should Know!

5 Golden Money Management Rules that Everyone Should Know! Show your money who is the boss by ensuring that it remains your loyal slave instead of the other way around. And a good way to do that is to manage your money wisely. There are certain cardinal money management rules that if followed could result in improvement in your financial life. Here we present to you 5 golden rules that will empower you to take …