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Aug 99	The casino paradox Mutual fund managers are setting their sights on Taiwan, encouraged by the unusually high rate of personal savings. This is despite the islanders' penchant for high-risk investments. For many, personal investment in Taiwan - once dubbed the 'Republic of Casino' - is a highly leveraged, speculative affair. Individual investors account for 90% of daily stock transactions, the vast majority through margin accounts.	Casino paradox.zip	Casino paradox.zip
Aug 99	Cyber scramble down under Australian businesses are jumping on the internet bandwagon and there's plenty of encouragement from eager investors. Australia is emerging as one of the front runners in the cyberspace race, with personal computers in almost half of all households, and one person in six hooked on the Internet - the highest level of penetration in the world after the United States.	Cyber scramble down under.zip	Cyber scramble down under.zip
Aug 99	Tech fund magic may wear off The latest darling of Asian stock markets, Internet stocks are booming with the region's recovery and the bull-run on US tech stocks. But as fund managers jump on the bandwagon, it's buyer beware, 'high-tech' stocks are notoriously volatile so investors should think carefully before diving into the market.	Tech fund magic may wear off.zip	Tech fund magic may wear off.zip
Aug 99	Oh what a tangled Web Scouring the ever-expanding maze of the World Wide Web for Investment information can be confusing. Here are some helpful hints.	What a tangled web.zip	What a tangled web.zip

Past Articles

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Jul 99	Baby Boomers Japan's small-cap stocks have long been among the world's worst assets. But now, big things are expected from new niche players.	Baby boomers.zip	Baby boomers.zip
Jul 99	Getting Ahead Most parents see their children's education as a top priority, but many underestimate the costs involved.	Getting ahead.zip	Getting ahead.zip
Jul 99	Kiwis Might Fly While most New Zealand stocks wallow in the shadows, there are some dramatic moves in the telecommunication and airlines sectors.	Kiwis might fly.zip	Kiwis might fly.zip
Jul 99	On Shaky Ground Asian equities are back in spotlight, but some analysts fear the return of investors might be premature as interest rates looks set to rise.	On shaky gound.zip	On shaky ground.zip
Jul 99	Risks And Rewards In Thailand Equities the Best Bet in Thailand but careful stock selection is the key as some volatility looms during the slow recovery.	Risks & rewards in Thailand.zip	Risks & rewards in Thailand.zip
Jun 99	Playing safe Bonds are finally set to come into their own as investors shy away from the roller coaster ride offered by equity portfolios. With inflation no bond yields government debt is looking attractive.	Playing safe.prc	Playing safe.zip
Jun 99	New thrills in Asia The changing rules of the game present private equity funds with new opportunities. Despite the financial crisis, private equity investors are still excited about Asia for a number of reasons.	New thrills in Asia.prc	New thrills in Asia.zip
Jun 99	Mutual benefits Filipino stock market investors who were burned by the Asia financial crisis are turning to professional fund managers for advice.	Mutual benefits.prc	Mutual benefits.zip
Jun 99	Companies go for gold The Australian Olympics are still a year away, but already medals are being handed out to companies whose shares are most likely to get a boost from the sporting extravaganza.	Companies go for gold.prc	Companies go for gold.zip
Jun 99	Nothing but the truth Many bank CEOs find themselves continually responding to loan portfolio crises when all that's needed is a reality check. As the current economics crisis unfolds, bank executives face the challenge of taking control of their rapidly deteriorating loan portfolios - often an immensely frustrating task.	Nothing but the truth.prc	Nothing but the truth.zip
Jun 99	Flash in the pan Australian institutions have been ditching resource companies for so-called 'pretty girl' stocks for two years. But now, prompted by a jump in the price of oil, resource stocks have surged one-third in value.	Flash in the pan.prc	Flash in the pan.zip

The casino paradox
Mutual fund managers are setting their sights on Taiwan, encouraged by the unusually high rate of personal savings. This is despite the islanders' penchant for high-risk investments. For many, personal investment in Taiwan - once dubbed the 'Republic of Casino' - is a highly leveraged, speculative affair. Individual investors account for 90% of daily stock transactions, the vast majority through margin accounts.

Cyber scramble down under
Australian businesses are jumping on the internet bandwagon and there's plenty of encouragement from eager investors. Australia is emerging as one of the front runners in the cyberspace race, with personal computers in almost half of all households, and one person in six hooked on the Internet - the highest level of penetration in the world after the United States.

Tech fund magic may wear off
The latest darling of Asian stock markets, Internet stocks are booming with the region's recovery and the bull-run on US tech stocks. But as fund managers jump on the bandwagon, it's buyer beware, 'high-tech' stocks are notoriously volatile so investors should think carefully before diving into the market.

Baby Boomers
Japan's small-cap stocks have long been among the world's worst assets. But now, big things are expected from new niche players.

Getting Ahead
Most parents see their children's education as a top priority, but many underestimate the costs involved.

Kiwis Might Fly
While most New Zealand stocks wallow in the shadows, there are some dramatic moves in the telecommunication and airlines sectors.

On Shaky Ground
Asian equities are back in spotlight, but some analysts fear the return of investors might be premature as interest rates looks set to rise.

Risks And Rewards In Thailand
Equities the Best Bet in Thailand but careful stock selection is the key as some volatility looms during the slow recovery.