15 Dec 2020
Global Population: Numbers
- Posted by Dejan Pekic BCom DipFP CFP GAICD
Global population right now is estimated at over 7.8 billion and forecast to reach 9.4 billion in the next 3 decades.
The 10 most populous countries make up 4.5 billion or 58% of the total and are-
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China |
1,441,873,450
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India |
1,386,284,859
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USA |
331,895,754
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Indonesia |
274,863,991
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Pakistan |
222,906,989
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Brazil |
213,255,967
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Nigeria |
208,559,445
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Bangladesh |
165,449,046
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Russia |
145,963,019
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Mexico |
129,560,453
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Source: https://www.worldometers.info/world-population/
Alternatively, if you view population concertation regionally you can see that well over half the global population is concentrated in Asia followed by Africa, Europe, North America and then South America.
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Why does it matter?
Natural resources, something for which Australia has in excess supply and the rest of the World very much needs including China.
A good place to be.
14 Dec 2020
Australian Billionaires: Vale Lady Shirley Lowy
- Posted by Dejan Pekic BCom DipFP CFP GAICD
The passing of any one person is a sad time for the family, friends and colleagues.
Irrespective of whether you are worth nothing or worth billions, we all begin at some point and then we end which is why it is so important to celebrate the journey of life.
We will never know the full extent to which Lady Shirley Lowy played a part in the creation of the Westfield fortune but for one thing I am certain and that is that her part was critical for it to succeed.
Enjoy this time of year for it is a beautiful opportunity to reflect and appreciate just how lucky you all are.
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10 Dec 2020
Australian Household Income
- Posted by Dejan Pekic BCom DipFP CFP GAICD
The attached chart helps to highlight the complete collapse in household spending as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic during 2020.
Interestingly, as household spending collapsed, saving soared to excessive levels which is not good for business or the economy.
The good news is that household spending collapse has bottomed and is on the way up which points to a more buoyant economy in 2021 and an improved profit outlook for business.
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7 Dec 2020
Electric Vehicles- Aptera
- Posted by Dejan Pekic BCom DipFP CFP GAICD
Oh my goodness.
Aptera is the first electric vehicle that requires no charging because it is solar powered.
This is amazing.
The future is most definitely electric.
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1 Dec 2020
Success Habits
- Posted by Dejan Pekic BCom DipFP CFP GAICD
We are now only a few weeks away from the end of 2020.
What a bizarre year and what a start to the decade!
Still, now is a great time to reflect and think about what worked in 2020 and what needs to change in 2021.
To assist you in this process we have attached insights of super successful people and the 6 habits that helped them become successful-
- Get off social media
- Defer Gratification
- Be skeptical of the news and politics and pay attention to how you allocate your free time
- Hard work and hustle wins out in the long run
- Embrace failure
- Change your mindset and attitude
Enjoy and we wish you all a joyous Christmas and a healthy, happy and prosperous 2021.
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