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  • 12 April 2013

Should we worry about government debt? Where UNPRI is heading, Listed Investment Companies, real estate auction results and complexity behind last week's pension changes.

Until debt do us part, Act 1

When the media latches onto stories dealing with debt, the tone tends to be alarmist. Such news lifts ratings but it doesn’t always shed light on the issues at hand. How much is 'too much’ debt, and what debt are we talking about?

Until debt do us part, Act 2

The debt debate continues. Should a government be using or reducing debt to overcome its country's financial woes? What works, what doesn't, under what circumstances, and how much should we worry about it?

UNPRI ready to go to the next level

The UN-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) initiative helps navigate the increasing environment, social and governance issues that face us today. What's next on the 'to do' list?

Consider a LIC before you bite into equities

When the opportunity comes along to buy one of the long-established LICs at a good discount, it's the nearest thing to a free lunch the equity markets will give to a long-term investor.

Price statistics in the (un)real estate market

Auction clearance rates are often quoted as a barometer of the health of the residential real estate market, but do they really reflect what is happening after the bidding stops?

Questions remain on pension taxation implementation

The Government's announcements to clarify future regulations on superannuation were welcome, but the brevity of detail leaves many questions unanswered.

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