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Bitcoin
The stock market was not the only tumultuous ride for investors last year, as cryptocurrency markets have experienced the same turbulence of late. What used to be a hedge against uncertainty, has...
Investing as a Woman
Where Do You Start? The journey of investment is one that we should all dive into. Many women are looking forward to making their first investment but keep putting it off because it never “seems...
Investing your Windfall
Have you ever thought that what would you do if you were to get 20 billion today? Do you have a plan as to where you will use such a huge amount of money and how will you make the most of it without...
Emerging Markets
When it comes to investing, emerging markets have always been at the crossroads of low costs and the ever-present potential of exponential short-term growth. Bargain investors have always looked at...
Economic Uncertainty
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted almost every aspect of our lives and is having a substantial effect on our finances. Income streams have been removed whilst new expenses have arisen. Nonetheless,...
Writing a Will
The current COVID-19 pandemic has brought into stark relief the importance of making a will. Even so, for instance, about half of all adults in the UK still do not have one. While it is the most...
Bond Market Update
It has been quite the year for the bond markets as they have more or less mirrored the volatile global economy through the fluctuations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. As the economy continues to...
The Dubai Stock Market
We have all seen the incredible landscape of Dubai: the towering, futuristic buildings in the sky and the crystal blue oceans that flow into the picturesque sandy beaches. One word comes to mind...
Financial Markets
If 2020 has taught us anything, it is that the future is far from certain. The longest growth run of the global financial markets in history can quickly turn into one of the largest falls ever...
Self-Invested Personal Pension
A Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) is often a great vehicle to choose when saving for retirement. Being one of the most tax-efficient ways of saving for your retirement years it also provides...
How to invest your wealth
How confident you are with making investment decisions, and how you feel about risk taking determines the way you choose to build your investment portfolio. There’s no rush to make decisions when...
ISAs and tax efficient wrappers
Lifetime Individual savings accounts (ISAs) Self-Invested Personal Pensions (SIPPs) and Stocks can be ideal wrappers for holding investments in funds and shares in a tax-efficient way. ISAs and...
Financial Adviser
An adviser is someone who gives advice and guidance in a certain field based on their experience and expertise. There are many advisers available, including business, financial and marketing...
Wealth Management in Dubai
When living in another country your current and future financial security is paramount for successful wealth management. Life in Dubai and the Middle East is somewhat different from the rest of the...
Market Declines and COVID-19
Uncertainty is being felt worldwide, on a human level and financially as we look to see how markets respond. Global Economy The ongoing spread of the outbreak is causing concern about the impact on...
EMPG merger with OLX Group
Bayut and parent Zameen parent group EMPG and OLX Group area set to merge. Founded in 2006, OXL Group is a global online marketplace that operates in 45 countries. EMPG has pioneered bespoke online...
Cyber Crime Peaks
Is your wealth management adviser security-aware? Being cyber security aware and ensuring that your financial adviser is too has never been more important. Current cyber crime attempts targeting...
ETFs and Mutual Funds
Investing in stocks or bonds can be done on an individual basis or as a group investment through ETFs (exchange traded funds) or Mutual Funds. However, owning a smaller portfolio of individual...
The Dubai Financial Market
In a short time, the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) has become a leading financial market in the region, further strengthening Dubai as a centre of excellence and its position as a powerful centre for...
British Budget 2020
About the British Business Bank The UK government’s economic development bank was established in 2014. It aims to make finance markets more efficient for smaller businesses, enabling these...
Financial Investment Planning
Understanding investment options and planning finances help you from ending up in financial trouble. Professional financial planning is productive, making the most of your money and assets. A...
Be smart with your finances
Achieve your financial goals and aspirations with financial experts. Seeking professional help is a way to make sure that you get your financial goals in place effectively. Financial experts provide...
International Estate Planning
Wherever you are based, Capital Associates financial experts can help you come up with the most constructive ways to structure your international assets while considering legal issues that may...
QROPS
Brief overview of Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme (QROPS) The Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme (QROPS) is one of the prominent topics in financial management. Expats in...