Funds Focus

With an ever increasing demand for food and timber products, could now be the time to consider Agribusiness as an alternative to equities?
Over the last sixty years, the world has seen a significant rise in demand for food and building products. An ever increasing global population, due to lower mortality, increases in medical science and better sanitation, coupled with an increase in income, means that the demand for agriculture and food related products has risen significantly. Throw in

 
Not just another BRIC in the wall
Emerging markets continue to be the fastest growing economies. We examine Macquarie’s joint venture into the BRIC economies and how this can benefit your portfolio.

The emerging markets is not a recent story by any means, the early to mid 90’s the South America and in particular Mexico were amongst the economies that were marketed most heavily. However, as we’ve already mentioned within this issue, the advances in technology and telecommunications

Something for nothing
Each month, we look to bring opportunities to our clients that allow them to save money on their investments and finances. I recently spent time with Annette Bran of Zurich discussing what I consider to be a revolutionary product in the market and how we can effectively, offer our clients something for nothing.

Up until now, I’ve always felt that whilst there is a huge need for Australians to insure themselves adequately, insurance companies almost go out of their way