CHAIRMAN’S LETTER
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THE INVESTOR
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he pension reforms that came into e ect on
6 April have been dubbed ‘Pensions Freedom’
– and with good reason; they allow far greater
exibility in how retirement funds can be used,
meaning that pensions will become an even
more important part of the investment armoury.
We explain how to take advantage of the changes and avoid the
pitfalls that freedom can bring.
Often overshadowed by their giant neighbour China, countries
such as Thailand and Indonesia, members of the Association of
Southeast Asian Nations, have their own stories of growth and
reform to tell. In our Analysis feature, Joanne Hart explains why
they deserve more investor attention.
Rebalancing the economy towards manufacturing was one of the
government’s ambitions when it took o ce ve years ago. We assess
the progress and look at what still needs to be done.
Being a nalist in the BBC’s
MasterChef
competition convinced
Andrew Kojima to leave his job in the City and pursue his love
of food. He talks television and recipes with Jill Insley in our
My Money feature.
I hope there will be lots in this issue to interest you. If you have
any queries or comments, please do not hesitate to contact your
St. James’s Place Partner.
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Chairman, Investment Committee, St. James’s Place Wealth Management
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