June 2009
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Economic update Stock markets have shown an extraordinary recovery over the last two months as the credit/liquidity crises appears to have subsided. However we are nowhere close to being out of the woods as the focus is now on economic recovery. While positive indicators are emerging it remains a mixed bag and risks remain high. You can read a review of how the global and local economies have performed so far this year and what the implications are for the future. Covering all your bases As with investing, our own futures are unpredictable. We do not know what cards life will deal us but we can to a certain degree limit the financial impact of unexpected events by having the appropriate risk cover. In the article Protecting your earning potential, you will discover the importance of your future earnings. Neelan Porthen, head of risk management at Liberty Life, discusses the financial implications of a disability or illness in Diversify your risk cover. We have also included a brief guide on how risk cover fits into your long term financial plan: Guide to risk cover needs Your feedback is important - talk to us! Thank you for the feedback we have received on these newsletters so far. Your comments and suggestions will help us to give you relevant information for planning and managing your finances. Please keep talking to us and telling us what you think! You can email your comments to [email protected] Kind regards Steven Braudo Chief Executive Officer: Liberty Insurance |
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Global economic review STANLIB economist, Kevin Lings, looks at the tentative market recovery whilst highlighting the risks ahead. The article also gives an update on the Economic Crisis Monitor which is an extremely informative measure developed by Stanlib to track key economic indicators. Weekly economic updates The Weekly Focus is a commentary on markets, economic and investments prepared by Kevin Lings and Melissa Rankin of STANLIB. You can read the latest developments every Tuesday by following the link on http://www.stanlib.com |
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Local economic review Liberty Life economist, Tendani Mantshimuli, looks at the negative economic indicators, however argues that there is light at the end of the tunnel. |
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Covering your bases |