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Can gold give you shelter from the perfect storm?
Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 31/03/2013
» Equities and gold traditionally fare best during inflationary cycles, and the question is when, not if, inflation will emerge again. Current economic wisdom is that fuelling inflation is acceptable to kick-start economies again. So far expats have mainly seen the downsides of monetary policy implementation, ranging from negligible saving rates to home currency devaluations and pension income dilution.
Asset managing fraught with unknowns, but it's no roll of the dice
Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 17/03/2013
» Making the right choices based on long-term planning rather than short-term thinking is the best way to manage unforeseen events. Although we would like to think that the status quo will never change, in reality such an attitude could be a recipe for financial disaster.
Expats beware: Your taxman never sleeps
Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 03/02/2013
» Taxation rules for expats are becoming more complicated as their home governments make increased efforts to raise revenue and improve tax compliance. If governments had acted in the same manner as financially prudent individuals, we might not have landed in the mess we have been facing for the past few years.
Opportunities and pitfalls for investors in 2013
Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 27/01/2013
» Last week, we looked at some topical considerations for new investments in 2013. Although 2012 was a mixed year, we noted that there were some exceptional winners and unusual losers.
Wise investing: risks and opportunities for 2013
Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 20/01/2013
» Last year is barely over and we are already in a bull market. Equities had their best single week in five years. Is this a harbinger of things to come? Is your portfolio adequately structured so that you can respond to the opportunities and difficulties that lie ahead this year? There are many key attributes that all investors will be wise to take account of when they decide on how to allocate their assets _ not just your investment portfolio but your entire net worth as an expat.
Investing wisely in an independent adviser
Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 13/01/2013
» Do you invest as wisely in your financial adviser as you do in your portfolio? In the complex world of investments today there are many potholes that can catch you out. The business of living life for the expatriate gets more complex as time goes by. So, what should we do to protect ourselves from likely potential pitfalls? How do we accurately predict what those challenges will be?
You say you've got a resolution? We'd all love to see the plan
Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 06/01/2013
» Did I just hear a "pop"? Did your bubble just burst? have you already reverted to old habits? New Year resolutions are often sources of fun among family, friends and colleagues. Seeing who can make a resolution last the longest can be positive, friendly competition.
Dollars and dragons: the year that was
Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 30/12/2012
» The soothsayers who predicted the world would come to an end on Dec 21 definitely got it wrong. We are still here and the world appears to be in relatively good shape. Well, as good as it was last week anyway.
More insights on property options
Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 23/12/2012
» My previous two articles on property ownership generated some good responses, with readers continuing to show interest in a better understanding of this important asset class. So let's take a look at a few more aspects of property investment in Asia, where the diverse options on offer may be different from what expats are used to back home.
Let market fluctuations be your friends
Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 02/12/2012
» Instead of lamenting the unknowns that influence our lives and economic fortunes, why not try to take advantage of the fluctuations we face over the foreseeable future?