Over the last number of years, some of my clients have asked me why they cannot get advice on Investments and Financial planning from their accountant. It is important to note, as I am sure many of you are aware, that the knowledge and advice...
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]The annual Chartered Accountants CPD Blitz is fast approaching and this year I am honoured to be a guest speaker, presenting Nationwide. During these events a variety of relevant topical issues will be covered including key challenges that...
Despite all the doom and gloom predictions attached to a Trump victory this morning, the markets are recovering last night’s losses. The fact that the Republican’s won the Senate and Congress and Donald was presidential in his acceptance speech has calmed the markets for now. Longer...
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] This article was written by Peter Brown and appeared in the Irish Examiner on Monday, November 7 2016 Monday, November 07, 2016 Peter Brown Imagine you had the task of managing $100m of clients’ money, a hedge fund manager in effect. Peter...
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] What are Commodities? The commodities market is a market that trades in raw materials rather than manufactured products. There are two broad classifications of commodities - Soft and Hard. Soft commodities are agricultural products such as wheat, coffee, cocoa...
[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]This article was written by Peter Brown and appeared in the Irish Examiner on Monday, April 18 2016 Interest rates are low; very low, and staying low for a considerable time. This has a dramatic impact on savers, annuity...