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Do women investors outperform men? An understanding of some common yet unconscious behaviours could help to improve investment returns. Advisors can play a fundamental role to observing these behaviours and helping to ensure decisions being made are mindful. According to a study by US fund manager Fidelity, in 2021, women investors outperform men, with 67% of … Continued
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is above all a humanitarian tragedy, with several chapters yet to unfold. The reactions of the financial markets today – and over recent weeks – have reflected the fast-moving nature of the crisis. What are the implications for investors? Today’s events in the markets carry an important lesson. At the start … Continued
It’s been a rough few weeks for investors focused on growth stocks, especially early-stage technology companies. But what does that mean for your investments as a whole, and what are the prospects for the year ahead? Here are three lessons from the change in sentiment. 1. Investing in fast growth is slow work Firstly, let’s … Continued
There’s no doubt that the Irish pensions landscape could benefit from being simpler. So the abolition of Approved Minimum Retirement Funds, or AMRFs from 1 January 2022 is broadly to be welcomed. But what does it mean if you’re approaching retirement, or if you already have an AMRF? We’ve set out the main considerations for … Continued
The effects of new European Union legislation IORP II (Institutions for Occupational Retirement Provision) last year are beginning to be felt in Ireland. Up to now, the focus has been on self-administered pensions, or SSAPs. But what does IORP II mean for company pensions? We’ve highlighted three principal issues to consider. 1. Stronger governance The overall … Continued
Predictions are hard – especially about the future, goes the old adage. But many of the factors that drove a 27% return in developed markets for the first 11 months of 2021 are still with us going into 2022. So what should investors look out for in the markets in 2022? Here are five trends … Continued
Central Bank of Ireland statistics show Irish companies had cash on deposit of over €142 billion in June 2021. That’s a heck of a lot of unproductive cash earning zero – or possibly negative – returns. If you run a small- or medium-sized business in Ireland, here are five good reasons to consider investing some … Continued
As the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP26, kicks off in Glasgow, we’re sharing a conversation with Sarah Norris, fund manager of the Abrdn Global Equity Impact fund, on investing with impact. Watch or read the transcript below to learn more on putting your money into funds with strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) … Continued
Pensions Awareness Week Ireland (PAW) is back and bigger than ever! Join Moneycube and over twenty other contributors from 20 – 24 September to create a roadmap for your financial future. PAW21 will offer: 1. Free financial information and 30 online events covering the A to Z of pensions 2. Free 1-2-1 consultations on your pension 3. We’ll also be speaking … Continued
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