Market Insights

Key risks to retirement income – Part 2

I think we can all agree that when it comes to retirement income planning it is better to be safe than sorry and it’s important to plan for the unknown as much as possible. It is the same reasoning most of us use when we get into our cars and do up our seat belts.

By Peter Drake |August 24, 2011

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Europe’s woes to continue

The debt crisis in the Eurozone periphery and the political debate over the debt ceiling in the U.S. are a “hangover from a rip-roaring, pre-crisis party” in much of the developed world. In a reversal of fortunes, many troubles of the developing economies are now the plights of the developed world, according to Philip Poole, […]

By Vikram Barhat |August 24, 2011

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Manulife launches new funds

Manulife is expanding global investment options to advisors and their clients by launching 15 new funds.

By Staff |August 24, 2011

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U.S. downgrade hurts other bond classes

Debt Crisis Update Despite its resolution, the U.S. debt crisis has dampened investor mood and battered the U.S. financial markets. Fear continues to stalk various asset classes across the board, none more so than municipal and state bonds. The proposed spending cuts at the centre of the debt deal could leave state and local governments […]

By Vikram Barhat |August 23, 2011

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