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Diversification within the USA

As the year comes to an end, 2024 has undoubtedly been an election year. Voters in 64 countries were expected to turn out in greater numbers than ever before this year to choose their nations’ future leaders. As a major…

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Why a 1% advisor fee may be worth it

Many people ask us: Is working with a financial advisor REALLY worth the fee? It’s a valid question. No one likes the idea of paying fees unless they fully understand, the benefits and these can be extremely difficult to comprehend…

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Talk yourself out of the market portfolio

  Owning a global equities fund allows an investor to invest in the capital markets in an easy method by providing them with a diverse basket of stocks from companies all around the world. Maybe a tracker for the worldwide…

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Navigating Legal Residency & Work Permits in Hong Kong: A Guide for British Expats

Hong Kong has long been a popular destination for British expats, offering a unique blend of Eastern and Western cultures, a dynamic economy, and a vibrant expatriate community. Whether you’re moving to Hong Kong for a new job, business opportunities,…

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The Investment Committee – Paddling Hard Beneath The Surface

  A powerful, well-diversified, long-term investment strategy must be built and maintained in addition to excellent, ongoing financial planning if you want to meet your financial objectives and liberate yourself and your loved ones to live the lives you envision.

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Your 7-point Mid-Year Financial Plan

  The year is halfway over at the beginning of July, so now could be an ideal time to assess your finances, review financial objectives, and make any necessary changes to keep on course. Write out your goals, no…

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A Guide to Spring Clean Your Finances

The Japanese kanji for crisis (above) comprises two symbols: one representing danger and the other ‘opportunity.’ Our busy clients often lamented that they never had time to focus on their finances. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, we witnessed a surge…

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Evaluating Your Investments and Creating a Long-Term Financial Plan

  Investing is a crucial component of long-term financial planning. It allows individuals to grow their wealth and achieve their financial goals over time. As we enter a new year, it is essential to review your…

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Rebalancing – do I really have to?

Most human beings find it difficult to be investors. We’re brought up to try and purchase items when they are cheap and avoid them when they are considered expensive, however, the data suggests this is often not the case for…

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Questions to Ask Your Money Manager

All too frequently we come across clients who have little understanding of the financial products/instruments they hold. Often the performance will be sub-par (being generous), generating returns far below the appropriate benchmark based on the risk being taken. Most…

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Avoiding the Lazy Tax

If you have gone through our 5 steps to creating a budget and feel like you have everything under control, what next? The 6th point in our guide to Spring Cleaning your finances is to avoid lazy…

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Financial Plan

Our previous piece explained why in uncertain times you should leave investment portfolio alone, and historically we’ve seen a strong rally from global markets. Whilst there may be more downside to come, we know that investors who miss…

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