William Gray of Infinity Solutions, has been featured in the Vietnam Investment Review.

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Exciting News! Our financial advisor, William Gray of Infinity Solutions, has been featured in the Vietnam Investment Review. In his article, “Fresh prospects evident for global tech investors,” William delves into Vietnam’s strategic initiatives to attract foreign tech investment, including incentives for AI, semiconductors, and digital infrastructure. He also discusses Resolution No.57-NQ/TW, which outlines Vietnam’s…

Financial planning for dads (and mums!): Teaching kids about money

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Father’s Day is a time to celebrate dads and reflect on the many roles they play—provider, protector, role model. We often associate fatherhood with financial responsibilities like earning, saving, and planning for the future. But there’s one crucial aspect that’s often overlooked: teaching kids how to manage money. Money habits are formed young The money…

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Investment management: How to diversify your portfolio and achieve long-term capital growth

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It’s universally acknowledged that diversification is key to investment management success but what does it mean and how can you achieve it? We offer some practical suggestions for diversifying across and within different asset classes.   Diversification is key to investment success Financial advisers and investment managers may differ in their approaches to managing investment…

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Bitcoin hits US$100,000

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As Bitcoin hits $100,000 Benoit Chappet takes a look at the astonishing trajectory of the cryptocurrency and considers the pros and cons of investing in the gold standard of the crypto world.  A cryptocurrency milestone Widely considered to be the world’s first cryptocurrency, Bitcoin remains the most valuable and widely recognised digital currency in the…

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Financial planning and the UK Budget Autumn 2024: key takeaways for expatriates in Asia

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Last week, Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, delivered Labour’s first budget since 2010. Here’s a roundup of the main points.   UK Autumn Budget highlights The UK’s Autumn Budget for 2024 was groundbreaking as the first ever to be delivered by a female chancellor. It was also Labour’s first budget since 2010 and…

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Gold medal financial planning: four habits to manage your finances like an Olympian

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As the 2024 Olympics kicks off in Paris on 26th July, we take inspiration from the world of sport, pinpointing four key habits of elite athletes that can be applied to your financial planning. Manage your finances like an Olympian Achieving financial success might not require quite the same commitment and strategic planning as training…

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Financial planning problems: Six-figure salary and broke? You’re a HENRY

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If you earn six figures and still feel constantly broke, you’re a HENRY. A financial adviser can help you take control of your finances and make you rich! What is a HENRY? Does your household earn between $100,000 and $250,000 yet you constantly feel broke? Then you are a HENRY: High Earner Not Rich Yet.…

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Financial wellbeing challenge: Investing wisely – why slow and steady wins the race

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An important objective of any financial plan is to build wealth to guarantee financial security over the long term. While it might be tempting to chase quick gains, when it comes to saving and investing it’s better to be a tortoise, than a hare. The tortoise and the hare In the classic fable of the…

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Irish non-resident landlords in Asia: Are you aware of your tax obligations in Ireland?

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If you are an Irish non-resident landlord, you should be aware of recent changes to the laws governing rental income in Ireland. Find out about Ireland’s new Non-Resident Landlord Withholding Tax (NLWT), temporary tax relief for landlords, and vacant home tax. It’s essential you understand your tax liabilities and obligations and ensure you are compliant. …