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I’ve held a small portfolio of shares for many years, mainly in well-known Irish and UK companies such as CRH and Barclays. I like getting the annual report and other information from the companies. But these days the trend is to hold shares electronically. What are the advantages, and should I say goodbye to my … Continued
This year, it’s been impossible to ignore the markets. Driven by inflation, war supply chain shortages, there have been significant declines in most markets, followed by a partial recovery over the summer, which itself is unwound in September and October. Many of us have seen significant declines in the value of our pension pots. Whether it’s … Continued
Investing for growth isn’t always plain sailing. But when times are tough, shying away from risk is not necessarily the right answer. In fact, some of the best returns often come from investments made when things look difficult. Right now, recession is a possibility in Europe within the next twelve months, and potentially in the … Continued
The Asia-Pacific region has seen dramatic change over the last few years, from political change to prolonged lockdown, and heightened tension over Taiwan. To understand investing in Asia Pacific, Moneycube talked with James Thom, investment director at Abrdn New Dawn Investment Trust. Abrdn New Dawn is focused on investing in equities in Asia Pacific, excluding … Continued
Everything you need to know to make a last-minute pension contribution ahead of the 2021 income tax deadline Making a lump sum pension contribution is a great way to rapidly increase your pension provision and secure your financial future. And now is a great time to top up your pension and claim income tax relief … Continued
Pensions Awareness Week Ireland (PAW) is back and bigger than ever! Join Moneycube and over twenty other contributors from 19 – 23 September to create a roadmap for your financial future. PAW22 will offer: 1. Free financial information and a series of online events covering the A to Z of pensions 2. Free 1-2-1 consultations on your pension 3. We’ll also … Continued
All eyes are on the UK just now following the death of Queen Elizabeth. Are the UK’s financial markets also at a turning point? In a difficult year for most regions, UK markets have outperformed so far. The FTSE100 index of top 100 companies is down around 5.5% in Euro terms (and only around 2% … Continued
We want many things from our investments. But above all, an investment needs to be sustainable – in the broadest sense of the word. If the instrument you’re investing in isn’t going to be there in a few years when you need it, there is a major problem. Recent changes in Europe known as SFDR … Continued
I pay €600 into my pension each month. But money is getting tighter – and on top of that, my pension’s performance has been woeful this year. Should I stop paying in until things settle? – Anon With inflation above 9 per cent, cutting costs is sensible. It’s tempting to reduce your monthly pension commitment: … Continued
