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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

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

Two banks are departing the Irish market in 2022.  That means somewhere around 10 million direct debits will need to be changed! If you bank with KBC or Ulster Bank, it’s well worth acting now before the rush to update the direct debit for your regular payment. If you’re changing bank and have a regular … Continued

One of the most popular fund ranges, from one of the most popular investment managers, just got easier to access in Ireland.  Vanguard LifeStrategy became readily available to Ireland-based investors in late 2021. Vanguard’s LifeStrategy funds have in fact been available in Ireland for some years… but only in sterling funds, with high minimum investments, … Continued

My pension is invested in three funds with one of the big pension companies in Ireland.  Its performance seems very poor.  I know that investments can go down as well as up – but can I do better?  And when is enough enough? – MQ, Co Cork When markets go down – as they have … Continued