Financial headlines were dominated in the quarter by an upsurge in market volatility after a period of relative calm. Media attributed the volatility to various causes, including protectionist pressures in the US, rising bond yields and greater regulatory scrutiny of the high-flying technology sector.
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Going Going Green By Anthony Warr
Growing interest in the impact of fossil fuels on the global climate often sparks questions from people about whether they can integrate their values around sustainability with their investment goals and, if so, how. According to a global sustainable investment…
Money and Happiness WARR HUNT Video Blog
It’s one of the big philosophical questions. Can money buy you happiness? There was a famous American study conducted in 1978, showed the link between money and happiness is not as obvious as you might think. Find out more from…
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It now costs more than $500,000 to privately educate your child. Overall education costs have jumped as much as 61 per cent over the past decade and show no signs of abating. Private education is a goal for a lot…
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Volatility is back, and don’t the media love it. News directors drag out dated file footage of frantic traders and summon talking head experts to explain to what it all means. Well, what does it mean? More importantly, does it…
To Bit or not to Bit By Sam Hunt
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are receiving intense media coverage, prompting many investors to wonder whether these new types of electronic money deserve a place in their portfolios. Cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin emerged only in the past decade. Unlike traditional money,…
A New Year’s Real Solution By Sam Hunt
The turn of the calendar year is a popular time for making a new start – whether it is committing to a diet, starting an exercise regime or just promising to be nicer to your colleagues, friends and family.
But what about financial resolutions?