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Oct 32 min read

😱 Debunking Common Myths About Financial Advisors💡

When it comes to managing finances, many are hesitant to seek professional advice due to prevalent myths and misconceptions. Let's address s

Aug 112 min read

7 key qualities to seek in a financial mentor for expatriates

Imagine accelerating your financial growth with a mentor who's not just a guide but an expert in the art of wealth building. That's what...

Aug 112 min read

Embarking overseas: 7 essential factors for a smooth move abroad

Moving abroad presents a multitude of challenges, both cultural, financial, and logistical. The key to a successful relocation lies in...

Mar 121 min read

The Astra Team in Budapest

Astra recently had the pleasure of welcoming Suresh Mistry of Alquity Investment Management to our office in Budapest.

Jan 302 min read

Navigating the Interplay Between Personal Finance and Mental Health

In today's fast-paced world, the connection between personal finance and mental health is more significant than ever. Money, often considere

Jan 91 min read

Setting Up a Business in the UAE with Calum Mclatchie

The UAE has caught the attention of many people from all over the world in the last few decades with its ‘can do attitude’ and its remarkabl

Nov 16, 20232 min read

Stock Market news: Stock market gains on easing inflation, boosted by rate cut bets.

Yesterday we saw US markets rallies as data supports view that the Fed may be done hiking rates. The S&P 500 is up 1.9%, Dow up 1.4%, and Na

Nov 2, 20234 min read

Investment options, should you Stick or Twist?

We recently posted an article about ‘Money market funds’ [MMF] and why they are and will continue to be a popular investment for many...

Oct 30, 20232 min read

Save your time & money transferring funds to other bank accounts abroad.

How working with an Independent Advisor can save you money and time. Recently we have had many conversations with clients about how to...

Oct 26, 20232 min read

Euro Central Bank Holds Rates Steady, UK Unemployment Rises & Offshore Wind Farm Security Concerns

European Central Bank Keeps Interest Rates Steady: The European Central Bank (ECB) decided to maintain its interest rates, including the...

Apr 29, 20231 min read

Astra & Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia

In early 2023 the Astra Group held it's International Conference in Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia. The event was the first we had since Covid an