Point of View
Investors peer past gloom, eye Asian economic rebound
02/15/2012
Its sister organization, the International Monetary Fund, warns that economic expansion in China could be slashed in half this year if Europe's debt debacle worsens -- grim news given that China adds more to global growth than any other economy.
Changing Sentiment Toward's The Euro?
02/13/2012
I am indebted to Chris Charlton from the foreign exchange specialists, Centa Asset Management in Frankfurt who regularly produces fascinating views and opinions on the varying strengths of the differing currencies.
Cast in iron: how the millions turned to billions
02/03/2012
It was 1992, the year both Hancock's daughter, Gina Rinehart, and Rose first appeared on the BRW Rich List. Lang Hancock's $150 million fortune had been divied up, each woman listed with a fortune of $75 million, in recognition of the will'
Risk of a banking crisis is increasing: survey
01/31/2012
The risk of a banking crisis is increasing. According to a survey of over 700 banking professionals around the world by the Centre for the Study of Financial Innovation (CSFI) and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), anxiety over the outlook for banks is also at
Renmimbi Rising
01/23/2012
George Osborne's efforts last week to try and establish London as the Western centre for the trading of the Chinese currency should be congratulated however, some of the headlines seemed to get a little enthusiastic over something which is going to b
Shafts of Light in Leaden Skies
01/09/2012
I can only presume that most of the population must have comforted themselves with excessive amounts of alcohol to try and negate the seemingly unremitting gloom that was aired throughout the holiday period.
THIS WEEK – NEXT YEAR...
12/30/2011
I have to say that I am sick to death of all the doom-mongers and depressants that seem to be continuously preaching to us at the moment.
Asean credit crunch possible
12/28/2011
European banks have large presence in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, including the Philippines, which could affect the region’s credit market in case of a spillover from the European debt problem.
World economy in dangerous situation: IMF chief
12/26/2011
The head of the International Monetary Fund said the world economy was in danger and urged Europeans to speak with one voice on a debt crisis that has rattled the global financial system.
Wages of sin: who are you funding?
12/12/2011
Ethical investment researchers say many Australians are unwittingly investing in ''sin stocks'' because they have not examined their super funds or because their funds do not actively promote their investments.
Is the financial crisis a male syndrome?
11/30/2011
Testosterone, rather than neurons, may push male egos into ever-more-complex speculative bets, a gambling binge made possible by advanced technology, mathematical techniques, and globalization.
