Week 44.
By ROBIN POWELL
INVESTING
Investors giving up on the value premium are making a classic mistake
(Larry Swedroe)
There’s a strong case for global diversification (and yes, for US investors too) (Victor Haghani & James White)
Who delivers higher returns, Vanguard or Dimensional? (Mark Hebner & Murray Coleman)
Two solutions for tackling confirmation bias in the internet age (Jeremy Walter)
Can some behavioural biases actually help investors? (Morgan Housel)
Lessons in investor behaviour from the ’87 crash (Novel Investor)
PERSONAL FINANCE
How to ‘stress test’ your personal finances (Lesley Gregory)
How much time should you dedicate to managing your money? (Ben Carlson)
What are you financially addicted to? (Jeremy Walter)
Five key steps on the path to financial freedom (Jason Butler)
Does it make sense for young people to buy property or rent? (Joachim Klement)
THE FUND INDUSTRY
It’s not Woodford but the system that’s failed
(James Coney)
The Woodford fiasco highlights the need for total transparency in asset management (Nils Pratley)
Ken Fisher’s lewd remarks struck a nerve but are only part of a bigger problem (Bruce Kelly)
Woodford, Fisher and the “key person” risk of active management (Siobhan Riding)
How do fund fees vary around the world? (Grant Kennaway)
THE ADVICE PROFESSION
Seven ways the profession will change over the next decade
(Anthony Villis)
A new survey reveals widespread stress and burnout among advisers (David Sterman)
Ten ways in which clients can benefit from the transformation of advice (Dave Butler)
CONTENT MARKETING
What content marketers can learn from behavioural science (Rebecca Winch and Kat Robinson)
Insights on marketing from a gathering of industry thought leaders (Mark Schaefer)
“Show, don’t tell” is the mantra for effective video marketing (Ember Television)
Reassuring consumers during Brexit uncertainty should be a big priority (Aron Caplan)
How The New York Times augments its journalism with social media storytelling (Lizz Kannenberg)
SUSTAINABILITY
The climate crisis is a top priority for most voters in the UK General Election (Damian Carrington)
Does the UK’s Environment Bill go far enough? (Samantha Deacon)
Can “liquid air” technologies contribute to a carbon-free future? (Roger Harrabin)
UK scientists are warning that pollution is becoming a health emergency (Jane Dalton)
WELLBEING
Quantity, not intensity, is what counts when it comes to happiness (Kara Cutruzzula-Shine)
Thinking what advice you would give to your younger self can have present-day benefits (Robin Kowalski)
Headspace founder Andy Puddicombe discusses the benefits of mindfulness (Jeff Parsons)
What do the latest statistics tell us about personal wellbeing in the UK? (What Works Wellbeing)
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Robin is a journalist and campaigner for positive change in global investing. He runs Regis Media, a niche provider of content marketing for financial advice firms with an evidence-based investment philosophy. He also works as a consultant to other disruptive firms in the investing sector.
