Description: This article explores the market volatility of 2008, and addresses the following question: “was the market behaving inefficiently as appeared to be the case in 2008, or was there something truly rational going on, which for most people was hard to see?”

Description: This article explores whether geopolitical risk still matters in an investment portfolio and how this scenario can change as time progresses. It discusses the impact of global central bank monetary policy on investment performance and risk.

Description: This 2001 article warns against the risks of investing in an IPO, particularly in light of recent history.

Description: The author notes that equity investment management is often classified into a number of different styles, the simplest being growth and value. In discussing both approaches the author also brings in the concept of momentum and concludes that momentum should be an additional parameter reviewed in the investment decision.

Description: Hedge funds have grown tremendously over the last few years and will continue to grow, with invested assets currently being estimated at well over $1 trillion worldwide. The author concludes “I do strongly believe that the contradictory philosophies of traditional investment management versus hedge funds have to be carefully considered, reflected upon and evaluated ...”

Description: Table from an article in The Actuary Magazine entitled "Putting the U.S. Debt into Proper Perspective".

Description: Table from an artice in The Actuary Magazine on "Putting the U.S. Debt into Proper Perspective".

Description: Table from an article in The Actuary Magazine on "Putting the U.S. Debt into Proper Prospective:.