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Strategies for income

Often considered “boring”, overlooked for their lack of zip and flexibility, a guaranteed income for life is not to be sniffed at
Annuities are often overlooked by advisers in structuring client portfolios. The cynic in me says “of course, they don’t pay enough for advisers to consider them”, but I think the reality is that many investors and advisers alike have historically shunned them because of their perceived “low returns”. Who could blame them, with the

Enter the dragon
The Asian growth story and China’s emergence into the outside world remains as compelling as ever. Could now be an opportune time to invest?

Just as the “American Dream” inspired millions to strive for wealth with the belief that anyone can live the dream by working hard, I believe that China’s emergence as a supplier to the world is creating a similar situation. Its not hard to imagine that in a society built on work ethic, growing confidence about China’s place