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Give me tough action over tough words any day!

10 October 2008 | The Stage

So the ruling party elite are going to get tough on crime. That’s the message we’re getting from the new incumbents to some of the country’s most powerful positions. The placeholder president, the minister for safety and security, the incoming premier of

Some thoughts on improving financial literacy

10 October 2008 | Straight Talk

None are more open to abuse by the financial services industry than those who aren’t financially literate. Recent events in the funeral insurance and the credit life industries paint a rather sorry picture. Despite various steps by industry participants a

Five factors that can scupper the best-laid financial plans

26 September 2008 | Straight Talk

Saving for retirement is no easy task. The path is littered with obstacles: some beyond your control and some that are of your own making. What is the investor to do? They have to moderate their behaviour to avoid obstacles of their own making and plan fo

You cannot build sensible policy on slush!

26 September 2008 | The Stage

Once upon a time there was a poor Irish potato farmer named Paddy. He was a religious man who yearned for better financial times. Each night he ended his prayers with an impassioned plea: “Dear Lord, if it pleases you, allow me to win the Lottery!” Alas d

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The strongest deterrent against FSP compliance missteps is or should be:

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A criminal conviction Debarment Fine or penalty Any of the above can work

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