More evidence is emerging that suggests London’s property market is coming under pressure. A recent article by the Guardian even reported that estate agents are offering cars, iPads and sound systems to entice buyers, which is a worrying signal that London’s property bubble is deflating.
We share what we believe are some of the most important rules that can help you to achieve your long-term financial goals, with a little help from Carl Richards. Carl is the creator of the weekly ‘Sketch Guy’ column in the New York Times and was the keynote speaker at our 2014 Annual Conference. His sketches are famous for simplifying some of the most complex and important financial concepts.
As the world becomes more interconnected, cyber security is becoming an ever more prevalent topic. Close to 50% of the world’s population is now online according to the International Telecommunications Union. Though the benefits are obvious, it does bring greater risks.
In 2016 the UK voted to leave the European Union and Donald Trump was elected as the next US president. Despite these potentially destabilizing events, global equity markets ended the year in positive territory. Looking to 2017, Aidan Donnelly, Head of Equities, examines the effects that Trump’s election will have on both the global economy and equity markets.
MarketWatch sat down with Zak Kacem to hear how he believes this month’s French presidential election will unfold and whether “Frexit” could be a real possibility.
As we begin 2017, voters around the world are increasingly demanding change. This is leading to more populist policy measures such as increased spending and tax cuts, but also a rise in protectionism. More expansionary fiscal policies should result in a pick-up in growth, but history suggests a more insular world is not good for anyone.
Following last year’s EU referendum result, 2017 will see the UK come to terms with how Brexit could impact its economy, currency, and consumer & business confidence. In this article, Alan Werlau, Senior Investment Strategist, looks at the year ahead for the UK in a post-Brexit world following the trigger of Article 50 later this year.
2017 will be a critical year for the Eurozone. Brexit and the results of upcoming national elections in German, France, and the Netherlands will impact heavily on its currency. David Collins, Investment Strategist, looks at the year ahead for currencies and how the euro will perform against the US dollar and sterling.
The recent recovery in Ireland’s commercial property market showed no sign of abating during 2016. As we move into 2017, Robin Potter-Cogan, Director, Davy Real Estate, looks the volume of developments both currently under construction and planned for the years ahead to meet demand.
Economist Robbie Kelleher looks at some of the challenges facing the Irish economy in 2017, including housing supply and public sector pay.