NZIJ 120 - May 2007
Articles
- The key to a successful business - David Pine, NZIJ Risk Management Ltd
An increasing number of businesses are recognising the importance of insuring their key people, as a way of ensuring the continuity of their business.
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- Carbon credits - Andrew Clifford, Portfolio Manager, Platinum Asset Management
While "global warming" has been a generally accepted theory by the scientific community for some years, it would appear that Australia's political leadership has now finally decided to acknowledge the reality.
- Are you a solution seeker? - Michael Lockhart, Ecosphere Ltd
Solution seekers are people who are concerned about the effect they are having on the environment and are seeking ways to minimise and/or neutralise that impact. If you fit into this category then your next question might well be: Where do I start?
- Kids & money: Piggy-bank blues - Andrew Lendnal, CEO, Breakthru Kids
When it comes to money, most parenting styles lie somewhere between that of the Godfather and a game-show host: after the family's needs are met, everything else is negotiable.
- Cavotec MSL Holdings Limited - NZ Market Insight, NZ Exchange Ltd
Mooring Systems and Cavotec merged earlier this year to form Cavotec MSL Holdings, listed on the NZSX market.
- Don't let emotion drive investment decisions! - Fritz J de Boer, CFP, NZIJ Financial Services
I had an interesting situation recently where one of my clients, whose portfolio I have been managing for many years, brought one of his good friends to see me.
- Joint ventures for property investment - Caglan Bagci, NZIJ Mortgages
I often notice relatively strong yields on commercial properties that are just beyond the reach of the average property investor in price, yet at the same time, are just a little small for a fund manager to be interested in - in other words, they are good buying. However, as they are beyond the average property investor a little creativity is required to secure a purchase.
- Tell all at application time! - adapted from an article in Asteron's Insider magazine
In a perfect world, all applicants for insurance cover would give a full, accurate and honest account of their personal details, allowing underwriters to offer a proposal closely matched to their needs and levels of risk.
- March quarter review - Russell Investment Group Limited
A review of the global economy in the March quarter
- OM-IP funds valuations - Man Investments Limited
- Rakon and NZX in NZX 50 Index - Z Exchange Limited
- Warren Buffett on the US trade deficit... - Australian Economic Trends, Lumley Group
- WCM Research Selection Fund performance - WALKER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LIMITED
- Aussie shorts - Australian Economic Trends, Lumley Group
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