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The Easter season is associated with many things, one of which is a time to reflect. From an economic and financial markets perspective, it is certainly a good time to reflect, and in turn, to weigh up the pluses and minuses of where we find ourselves.
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Asset allocation is the practice of deciding which assets to invest in, and where. It is driven by the need to diversify, one of the unshakeable mantras of investing. At Netwealth we allocate capital globally – to better protect wealth and to best position investors to achieve returns which meet their investment goals.
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At the end of last week, I spoke at two global conferences: one was the Global Financial Conference 2019 in Seoul where I spoke alongside the former Chief Economist of the IMF, Maurice Obstfeld, and then on the Shores of Lake Como, at what the Daily Telegraph called the “euro Davos”, featuring the Italian business elite and policymakers from around the world.
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For many investors, their main priority is to generate and sustain a consistent income. This is usually in retirement, but it can be valuable at any stage in life. Of course, having a regular income is one thing, but how do you ensure that you can make it last?
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We are often overwhelmed with thoughts and strategies about how to invest wisely, but there is also considerable value in knowing what to avoid when investing.
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Around this time each year there is rightly a great deal of attention on the benefits of ISAs before the new tax year starts. Yet adults are not the only ones to benefit – the tax-free advantages for children can also add up considerably when they use a Junior ISA (JISA) to save for their future.
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Where are we now? For Western economies, the 2008 Global Financial Crisis was a game changer. It ushered in a period of low growth and low inflation. This led to fears of ‘secular stagnation’, the worry being that economies would not be able to break out of this cycle.
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The chances are, you will live longer than your ancestors. Potentially, much longer. This is most likely a good thing – but how do you ensure you don’t run out of money?
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Taking advantage of the tax benefits of a pension could be the boost you need to achieve your retirement goals. Yet it may be worth reassessing your pension to see if you can further improve on the benefits and its potential to help deliver a comfortable life later on.
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