Http://jeremy.rayalliance-advisers.comJeremy Thow Basics to Financial Planning articlesCopyright 2009 AdvisoryInc.com. All rights reserved.Http://jeremy.rayalliance-advisers.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ArticleId=463/4/2010 4:00:00 PMThe year of the Tiger has so far not seen markets 'roar' to positive highs. And with markets and investor sentiment still cautious water-treading territory, what can you as an investor expect to see in the immediate future? Will the second quarter of 2010 be one of recovery and opportunity? Events InvestmentHttp://jeremy.rayalliance-advisers.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ArticleId=453/2/2010 4:00:00 PMWith the global economy backing away from the abyss of a global depression, Asia ex-Japan equities had a tremendous run in 2009 when they rallied more than 70%. However, the start of 2010 has been rocky as the outlook for the global economy has become increasingly uncertain. Are the current market jitters justified? What will the rest of 2010 bring for Asia's equity markets and how should investors be positioned? Events InvestmentHttp://jeremy.rayalliance-advisers.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ArticleId=432/21/2010 4:00:00 PMCurrency markets have largely stabilized after the global financial crisis triggered massive swings in most currency pairs. However, What is the impact of ballooning government deficits on the outlook for currencies? What will happen to the US dollar if central banks diversify their FX reserves? Events InvestmentHttp://jeremy.rayalliance-advisers.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ArticleId=382/3/2010 4:00:00 PMFinancial Insights, IE Singapore, the Regional Banking Associations and Principal Partners IBM and Silverlake Axis are thrilled to present to you the 6th Annual Asian Financial Services Congress (AFS Congress) featuring the coveted Financial Insights Innovation Awards (FIIA). The AFS Congress, in its sixth year now, is undisputedly Asia's most influential gathering of financial services practitioners. The event showcases a comprehensive research-based agenda, blended with technology innovations, business and operational best-practices, and is a conference well-suited for executives from all divisions within the financial services arena. EventsHttp://jeremy.rayalliance-advisers.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ArticleId=392/3/2010 4:00:00 PMBoomertirement - The new definition of Baby Boomer retirement solutions. EventsHttp://jeremy.rayalliance-advisers.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ArticleId=402/3/2010 4:00:00 PMFor the investment manager, the focus has been on risk management and capital preservation rather than chasing returns. For the Trustee, monitoring investments and managed portfolios has probably never been more important. Estate Planning EventsHttp://jeremy.rayalliance-advisers.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ArticleId=3711/10/2009 4:00:00 PMWhen you set out to choose a mutual fund to invest in, what you’re really trying to do is to balance cost, risk and performance. Investment Investment PlanningHttp://jeremy.rayalliance-advisers.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ArticleId=3610/21/2009 4:00:00 PMDealing with life and all its complexities just got easier for life insurance policyholders. With the new Insurance Nomination Law in effect from 1 September 2009, policyholders now have more flexibility and control in naming their beneficiaries and a choice of control over the policy. For policies purchased from 1 September 2009, you now have a choice to make a trust nomination or a revocable nomination, as best suits your purposes. Financial Planning Insurance Planning RegulatoryHttp://jeremy.rayalliance-advisers.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ArticleId=359/29/2009 4:00:00 PM Financial Planning Wealth ManagementHttp://jeremy.rayalliance-advisers.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ArticleId=339/8/2009 4:00:00 PMMost of us may make a claim with our car insurance company at least once in our lifetime. However, it is at these times that we will finally understand what we’ve been paying for in premiums throughout all the years. Terms like premiums, excess, no-claim discount suddenly become real as we grapple with navigating through this sudden sea of confusion. Your best defense? Understanding car insurance right from the get-go. Insurance Planning