With stocks markets experiencing high volatility and economists warning of a first recession in 27 years, retirees and the broader community are looking for leadership. The Assistant Minister discussed the latest policy initiatives and how we navigate a dual public health and financial crisis.
Speaker: Hon. Jane Hume, Assistant Minister for Superannuation, Financial Services and Financial Technology
Moderator: Colin Tate, chief executive, Conexus Financial
Length: 40 mins, 59 seconds
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There is no such thing as deglobalisation, and the reshaping of global trade amidst increasing protectionism is simply globalisation taking a different form, according to the chief economist at the asset management arm of two-century-old Swiss bank Pictet.
This time last year, Sweden’s four buffer funds reported the best returns in their history. Fast forward 12 months, and the four funds have posted losses thanks to allocations to equities and fixed income dragging their portfolios down.
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