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Feature Series: Brave New World Part VII

Jul 03 2006

How to Invest in a Brave New World: The series wraps up with the question most pertinent to today’s investment community.


Feature Series: Brave New World Part VI

Jun 20 2006

Global Enterprise: Platform companies do not need capital, which is why markets have adjusted to new levels of valuation. When companies and individuals choose to no longer pay tax, the entire Welfare State is in danger.


It’s The End Of The World As We Know It, If The Yen Carry Trade Is Unwound

Jun 15 2006

Blog hysteria is the best way to describe the fear mongering surrounding the yen carry trade and its anticipated demise. What is the yen carry trade, and is the hyperbole at all justified?


The S-curve And The Internet

Jun 06 2006

If theory matches reality local internet companies should be in for a few years of strong growth. Unfortunately, most will remain under the radar of local securities analysts.


The Ins And Outs Of Direct Share Investment

May 31 2006

As Australians move more and more away from large pooled super funds into directly managing their own share portfolios, many products have evolved to streamline the process and exploit market expertise. Direct share investment is a fast growing industry.


Feature Series: Brave New World Part V

May 29 2006

Redistribution of Employment: Indian call centres are the bane of many in the Western world, but more importantly they represent a loss of local jobs to offshore sources. Aren’t jobs disappearing for those of us left, accelerating income disparity?


Feature Series: Brave New World Part IV

May 16 2006

Misconceptions: A housing bubble? A current account disaster? The bears are out of date in the new world of the platform company. This time things are different.


Feature Series: Brave New World Part III

May 08 2006

Volatility: The rich get richer as the platform company economies export the volatility of wages, employment and profits to the developing world.


Winners And Losers In New Media

May 02 2006

The government discussion paper on media laws served to finally bring thoughts of how Australia deals with new media to the table. Brokers are now focussing on what forms of old media will die out.


Winners And Losers In New Media (Continued)

May 02 2006

Continued from Part I