Written by David Graham, Senior Financial Planner, Mapp Fin CIMA® CFP® This time last year, equity markets were reaching the nadir of significant correction, with major...
As I write I am observing headlines indicating individual stock markets around the global are hitting 9 – 10 year highs, or in many cases,...
Recently we have observed an increase in the temperature of the debate about passive and active investment strategies. In a speech by the CIO of...
To paraphrase Mark Twain, the death of residential property has been greatly exaggerated, or at least been called prematurely for some years now. In Michael...
The following is a summary of our key observations from the current year and assessment of the year to come. As you may be aware...
China announced its 12th Five Year Plan in March 2011. A key part of this plan was the intention to redirect growth towards consumption and...
Ever wonder about the place International equities has in your portfolio? Financial Planning magazine asked David Graham for his views on this asset class and...
The media has been awash with the news that the Chinese stock market, on Monday, had its largest one day fall since 2007. At 8.5%...
Firstly, let me wish you a Happy New (Financial) Year in advance. Many of you will know Anne and I are taking a few weeks...
Over the past few years, you may have heard the term ‘the Santa Claus Rally’. This refers to rising global equity markets that have been...