Article list

Everything from Michael Collins - Fidelity Worldwide Investment

Will ‘Abenomics’ work?

From Michael Collins - Fidelity Worldwide Investment

A daring experiment is under way in the world’s second-biggest modern economy. “Abenomics”, formulated by a group of “reflationists”, is about firing “three arrows” at Japan’s economy with the aim

continue reading

16 May 2013

China’s shrinking workforce has big repercussions

From Michael Collins - Fidelity Worldwide Investment

The coming years will be favourable ones for Chinese workers seeking hefty pay rises. A big contraction in the labour force will help their bargaining position no end, as

continue reading

11 Apr 2013

China: rising inequality poses a political and economic menace

From Michael Collins - Fidelity Worldwide Investment

China’s now-disgraced ex-politburo member Bo Xilai revealed one of China’s most sensitive pieces of information just before he was ousted from his leadership role last year. No, it wasn’t a

continue reading

18 Mar 2013

The US is imposing austerity

From Michael Collins - Fidelity Worldwide Investment

Portugal’s President Anibal Cavaco Silva warns about the great threat his country faces; the spending cuts and tax increases imposed by Portugal’s rescuers. He warns that the austerity conditions tied

continue reading

13 Feb 2013

Wither the UK?

From Michael Collins - Fidelity Worldwide Investment

The UK’s Standard Chartered bank is under investigation by four US federal bodies and faces up to a US$1 billion (A$1.05 billion) in fines for bypassing US money-laundering sanctions against

continue reading

13 Sep 2012

The invisible force aiding global banking regulation

From Michael Collins - Fidelity Worldwide Investment

JPMorgan Chase’s recently announced trading or investment loss of US$7.5 billion (A$7.3bn) highlights how the world’s financial system ran smoothly from the 1930s to 2008 largely because commercial and investment

continue reading

17 Aug 2012

India’s state elections deal blow to economic reform hopes

From Michael Collins - Fidelity Worldwide Investment

Indian stocks rallied in 2009 after general elections gave Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of the Indian National Congress party a more-cohesive coalition with which to accelerate the modernisation of India.

continue reading

12 Mar 2012

Could ASEAN stocks outperform for a fifth year in 2012?

From Michael Collins - Fidelity Worldwide Investment

ASEAN economies are expected to grow between 3% and 5% this year – will their sharemarkets echo this? Many of Asia’s biggest stock markets had a poor 2011. That helped

continue reading

01 Mar 2012

Earn CPD Points

CPD: The Two-Chapter retirement – a framework for understanding retiree psychology
Introduction Why do financially secure retirees still hesitate to spend, or commit to strategies that would clearly improve their outcomes? This article sets out the Two-Chapter Retirement framework, a new [...]
CPD: China’s next phase – what persistent supply-side growth means for global markets
China’s economic trajectory is shifting, but not in the way many had once expected. Consumption-led rebalancing has not materialised. Instead, economic policy continues to emphasise industrial modernisation, aligned with a [...]
CPD: Ethics and client best interests
In financial advice, acting in a client’s best interest isn’t just a regulatory rule, it’s the foundation of a trusting, successful partnership. This article, proudly sponsored by GSFM, examines the [...]
CPD: Capitalising on global growth in the decarbonisation era
Few themes rival the scale, urgency and long-term significance of climate change. Consequently, regions, countries, companies and individuals are taking positive action to decarbonise the planet and work toward net [...]
CPD: Decoding the compliance signals within AFCA’s Lead Decisions
Introduction In February 2026, the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA), reached a significant milestone when it issued its 1,000th Dixon Advisory determination[1]. Up until that point, this represented the single [...]