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When you are planning your future, it is vital that you work out how much risk you are prepared to take on and when you are going to need access…
Graham MacDonald of MBMG Group receives his MBE Award at Buckingham Palace
Friday, 17 May 2013 Issue Vol. XXI No. 20 By Paul Gambles
Last week was a hugely proud occasion for all of us, there to witness Graham MacDonald receive his MBE at Buckingham Palace. Graham was awarded an MBE in the Queen’s…
The most important thing for the new investor is preservation of capital and not, necessarily, increase in capital. The best way to do this is by diversification. The easiest way…
Most of this article will relate to Unit Trusts. However, to that people can see the difference: - Exchange Traded Funds are listed on a stock exchange and investors buy…
These days, it is vital that investors know what they are doing. Markets are volatile and it is possible to lose heavily in a very short space of time. Just…
A recent report by consultants Rothstein Kass suggests that over the last five years, up to 31st December of last year, hedge and alternative funds run by female managers outperformed…
The problem with saying things is that you can’t “un-say” them afterwards. Words can hurt and saying sorry doesn’t make the pain go away as though it had never happened.…
One of the factors that has eased the pain of sending money back to Australia lately has been the strength of the Thai Baht. Thai residents earning in local currency…
Looking ahead: Where to next for the SET?
Friday, 29 March 2013 Issue Vol. XXI No. 13 By Graham Macdonald
Investors in Thai stocks have done extremely well over the past 18 months, with the local SET index almost doubling from the levels of late 2011.
No, I am not talking about their recent cricket, rugby or cycling prowess, but their current form in the “Currency Wars”. Newspapers and G20 summary statements refer to “currency wars”…
The importance of preparing a Will in Thailand
Friday, 15 March 2013 Issue Vol. XXI No. 11 By Graham Macdonald
For many people, estate planning and the preparation of a Last Will and Testament (LW&T) is a dreaded thought and something that is avoided if at all possible. However, it…
Pensions update - The new and shrinking landscape of QROPS, part 2
Friday, 08 March 2013 Issue Vol. XXI No. 10 By Graham Macdonald
Pension income (income drawdown) levels Since my last update there has been several new QROPS Trusts launched in the market place, as well as several generic developments within the world…
Pensions update - The new and shrinking landscape of QROPS, part 1
Friday, 01 March 2013 Issue Vol. XXI No. 9 By Graham Macdonald
Recent legislation changes A while ago, MBMG penned an article for on Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes (QROPS). Back then we warned that the Chancellor, Alistair Darling, would not be…
Will UK House Prices collapse in 2013? Part 2
Friday, 22 February 2013 Issue Vol. XXI No. 8 By Graham Macdonald
Recently, a director of the Financial Services Authority (FSA) told a Treasury committee that, “There is a ticking time bomb that has been created over the last 20 years.” He…
Will UK House Prices collapse in 2013? Part 1
Friday, 15 February 2013 Issue Vol. XXI No. 7 By Graham Macdonald
One thing which has been very resilient in the face of adversity is the UK housing market. Nationwide reckons that UK prices are down by more than 12%. This may…
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