• THAILAND

  Currency management in baht takes a step forward

  Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 24/06/2012

  » An exciting way has emerged for expats who hold international investments to manage their finances, using Thai baht as the currency of choice. Almost all expats are exposed to different currencies because of their residency status abroad. Many of us use multiple currencies because we travel internationally. We should be most concerned about the currencies that make up our income, assets and expenditures.

• THAILAND

  Offshore bonds complex but rewarding

  Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 01/07/2012

  » Last week we talked about offshore personal portfolio bonds (OPPBs) and how they assist with currency management. Since then a number of readers have enquired about the uses of OPPBs and how they may benefit from such an account. There is obviously a lot of confusion out there.

• THAILAND

  Creating wealth on a budget

  Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 29/07/2012

  » Are you an expat with only limited resources available? Do you believe your income is too low to allow you to accumulate wealth? You are wrong. You too can get on the road to wealth creation.

• THAILAND

  It's time for a brand new banking review

  Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 15/04/2012

  » It's been a while since we looked at banking and the merits of taking time at least once a year to conduct a thorough review of your personal financial situation (see "Net Worth", "Annual banking review", Dec 19, 2010). We all know that bank accounts are essential. We use them as a convenient place to keep our cash safe, to withdraw it as needed, to receive regular salary deposits or other income, and to manage our personal finances. Most people use their accounts for paying bills and set up regular payment schedules so they don't forget.

• THAILAND

  Keeping a level head during uncertain times

  Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 29/04/2012

  » The financial crisis threw out many commonly adopted investment realities. Short-term certainty and long-term predictability seem to have evaporated. Common sense in investing is now the name of the game, and diversity is essential.

• BUSINESS

  Alternative investment ideas

  Business, Andrew Wood, Published on 13/03/2012

  » Global equity markets are continuing their recovery, and some could even be said to be on a bull run. But are things really back to normal? Major indices declined by 10-12% in the second quarter, but have since pared their losses, gaining between 10% and 13% and showing positive returns overall. Is this crab-like behaviour to be expected for sustained periods? Most commentary says that volatility is here to stay at least for the next few years.

• THAILAND

  Portfolio success a complicated equation

  Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 04/03/2012

  » Last week, we looked at portfolio diversification and how you can manage your existing nest egg and capitalise on performance while broadening your overall balance to suit your risk appetite and time horizon.

• THAILAND

  Comfortable pension or complete nightmare?

  Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 18/03/2012

  » Continuing our look at your financial journey through life, let's look at how to to use your wealth to your best advantage when you get older and finally decide to retire.

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