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It's fascinating to realise that at this moment, some enterprising people are sitting in a garage or a hub creating the next billion dollar company from little more than a simple idea. Products now used by billions of people did not exist 20 years ago, while the Kodaks, Nokias and Blockbusters withered as they failed to anticipate the future.

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4 August 2016
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Maybe this time, investing IS different, as technology approaches tipping points of exponential advancement. Developments in genomics, robotics, artificial intelligence and computing power may go in unforeseen directions.

How angel investors give birth to disrupters

Graham Hand
4 August 2016
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Angel investors are often the first source of funding for start-ups with little more than an idea, but success relies on execution and learning how to go to the next level.

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David Bell
4 August 2016
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Highly respected author and academic David Blake makes a compelling case for a major overhaul of financial advice, especially the way in which projected outcomes are communicated to investors.

Deriving an effective retirement income

Alan Hartstein
4 August 2016
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The wealth industry's focus on building retirement savings to a defined asset value should be replaced by aiming for a sustainable income level, argues Nobel Laureate Robert Merton.

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David Bassanese
4 August 2016

With the cash rate now at 1.5%, the margin between dividend yields and interest rates is at historical highs. However, payout ratios are high and forward earnings growth is subdued.

Are opinions of rating agencies worthwhile?

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4 August 2016
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The reputations of credit rating agencies took a hammering during the GFC, and while there are legitimate criticisms, they have an important role to play and are followed by most major investors.

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