QUESTION 1

Nathan and Lydia recently returned from an outback Australian camping holiday with close friends. One night, there was a discussion over investments, and Jake, a close friend, stated he had made a large profit on the share market in Syria. Hearing this, Nathan wants to borrow $500,000 and invest in international shares. Lydia and Nathan come to you keen to get advice and a piece of the action. What issues would you raise with them relating to their information source?