Climate change matters - compiled from information supplied by UBS The UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen this month will set the stage for future global climate policy. However, the likelihood that a treaty will be signed is small and negotiations look set to continue.
Points of contention include greenhouse gas reduction targets, and the deadlines for industrialised and key emerging nations to reach these targets. Another hotly-debated issue is how to finance adaptation and mitigation measures in the developing countries. To date, the EU has taken an ambitious stance in leading efforts to improve policies surrounding the global climate.
The bigger picture - BT Funds Management For some investors approaching retirement, there is a belief that ‘growth’ investments should be sold in favour of ‘safer’ cash-style investments. BT Financial Group’s Michael Bailey offers a slightly different view.
Having once known a recently widowed 69 year old lady who was advised to buy term deposits with the money her husband had left the family, Michael Bailey, one of BT’s most experienced investment specialists, spends much of his time explaining to audiences why that was such bad advice.
All that glitters - Caglan Bagci | NZIJ MORTGAGES As I write these words an ounce of gold can be purchased for $1,168 US dollars. Fascinating when you consider that in December 2005 an ounce of gold could have been purchased for $650 US dollars.
Asian commentary - Platinum Asset Management The economic recovery has continued across the Asian region at such a pace that commentators are already debating when central banks will move to increase interest rates and governments cut back on spending.
Investment review - AMP Capital Investors With the global economic recovery underway, attention turned to the shape of the recovery. The jury remained out on the likely strength and sustainability of recovery, particularly for the G3 countries where data remained mixed. What seemed clear was that growth in developing nations is picking up nicely and their recovery prospects are much more certain compared to the major countries.
Something for everyone - BT Financial Group There are probably as many kinds of investors as there are investments but there are some general rules that apply to everyone. Dominic Davin, Product Manager at BT Financial Group has some tips for all types of investors.
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