This was the title of the cover page of the prestigious magazine, “The Economist” in its issue of 10/1/98. The more involved the IMF gets in the world economy – the more controversy surrounds it. Economies in transition, emerging economies, developing countries and, lately, even Asian Tigers all feel the brunt of the IMF recipes. … Read more
Uno. Asset Allocation is an investment planning tool, not an investment strategy… few investment professionals understand the distinction. Investment strategies are used to implement the asset allocation formula that investment planning produces. Many investors incorrectly believe that investment planning and financial planning are one and the same. Financial planning is the broader concept, one that … Read more
INTRODUCTION One of the outstanding features of globalization in the financial services industry is the increased access provided to non-local investors in several major stock markets of the world. Increasingly, stock markets from emerging markets permit institutional investors to trade in their domestic markets. Indian stock market opened to Foreign Institutional Investors in 14th … Read more
You know, there are actually people out there on the road, at this very minute, who do not believe they need car insurance. Instead, they drive on the roads and toss caution to the wind while the rest of us try to protect our assets by insuring them. These same people actually cause the rest … Read more
The word “Tax” seems inherently dull and bothersome. However, in my view tax is the secret weapon of wealth creation. It should be a cornerstone in your financial planning. One fell swoop of a pen on some documents backed up by some clever tax planning can create instantaneous wealth. This is what the wealthy have … Read more