Why is jurisdiction such an important consideration when selecting an offshore investment platform? I had a very interesting meeting and discussion recently with an IFA and their High Net Worth client. They were looking to invest monies internationally, considering...
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Sustainable Alpha – What Does it Mean?
For nearly three decades, Capital International has sought to make money work better and to generate strong investment returns for our clients that are sustainable over time. These objectives are manifest in our investment philosophy and process that we call...
How to Invest Offshore: South Africa
I have been working at Capital International Group for over a year now and admittedly, it’s been a fairly sharp learning curve. After initially being dropped in at the deep-end, I now know the offshore market in South Africa inside-out, so when I recently caught up...
Wealth rarely survives three generations – but it is possible!
By Boston Multi Family Office More than 90% of wealthy families will fail to transition their wealth past the third generation. This fundamental truth seems to transcend both time and cultural boundaries. The Chinese proverb “rags to rags in three generations” says...
Top Five Considerations When Buying UK Property
By Nedbank Private Wealth If you are an international investor and have decided to buy property in the UK, there are five things we think you should consider: 1. Mortgage options For South African residents, consider choosing a lender based in an offshore...
Will Rising Interest Rates Slow Growth in the UK Property Market
By Chiraag Patel, Senior Credit Specialist atNedbank Private Wealth Soaring energy prices and crippling inflation are fuelling fears of a recession. As the Bank of England responds by raising interest rates, what impact will this have on the UK’s residential property...
The benefits of a multi-asset approach to income investing
Phil Penrose, Head of Isle Man for Brooks Macdonald looks at how this potentially opens income opportunities. While headlines around challenging market conditions may be alarming for those seeking income, it is important to bear in mind that this is only one of a...
Internationalising Your Business: The Isle of Man Offering
Offering expanding business owners a gateway to global markets and home to a diverse set of multinational companies and industries, Nick Preskey, Inward Investment Manager at Locate Isle of Man, explains why the Isle of Man is proving to be the jurisdiction of choice...
The Importance of Remaining Invested
The importance of remaining invested Several major global events – including most recently the coronavirus pandemic and the Russia/Ukraine situation – have prompted some investors in South Africa and across the world to flee financial markets, but history shows this...
Retirement Planning Solutions
In Finance Isle of Man’s edition of Talking Global Finance, they explore the world of retirement provision and pensions including the South African market, in particular the challenges and considerations facing individuals with an international investment focus....