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Investors Trust Wins Best International Savings Plan at International Investment Awards 2023

Nov 14, 20232 min read

Investors Trust Wins Best International Savings Plan at International Investment Awards 2023

Investors Trust has been a trailblazer for the past decade in the offshore market, and their S&P 500 Index product stands as a testament to

Have you secured and insured your Income?

Dom Hartland

Nov 8, 20234 min read

Have you secured and insured your Income?

You've taken the leap and embarked on an exciting journey as an expatriate, chasing your dreams and seizing opportunities in a new land. Eve

Investment options, should you Stick or Twist?

Dom Hartland

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...

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

Dom Hartland

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...

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

Dom Hartland

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...

Deepening of the US-Vietnam Relation Opens More Economic Opportunities in Vietnam

Dom Hartland

Oct 20, 20233 min read

Deepening of the US-Vietnam Relation Opens More Economic Opportunities in Vietnam

Aerial View of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam ©Muk Photo via Canva.com On October 17, 2023, Quynh Le Yen, the fund manager at Dragon Capital,...

Why Should You Invest in Money Market Mutual Funds Today?

Dom Hartland

Oct 20, 20234 min read

Why Should You Invest in Money Market Mutual Funds Today?

After a decade of persistently low and even negative interest rates, money market mutual fund rates have now risen and offer very...

Weekly Insights: US Bond Sales, China's Growth, Debt-for-Climate Swaps, UK Inflation and more

Dom Hartland

Oct 19, 20232 min read

Weekly Insights: US Bond Sales, China's Growth, Debt-for-Climate Swaps, UK Inflation and more

In recent financial news: US Treasury Yields Surge: Persistent selling of US government bonds has driven Treasury yields to their highest...

Episode 2 - The Popular Guinness Global Innovators Fund

Dom Hartland

Oct 19, 20231 min read

Episode 2 - The Popular Guinness Global Innovators Fund

In this second episode of Market Notes, Don Valdez, MBA (Investment Director) interviewed Guinness Global Investors' Portfolio Manager...

Dom Hartland

Oct 13, 20231 min read

Catchup up with the PAM Investment team

It was great to meet up this morning with Freddie Streeter and Jeremy Krausz, CFA of Pacific Asset Management (PAM), an independent asset ma

Dom Hartland

Sep 24, 20231 min read

Example of our 10 & 5 year savings plan

Please see our below example chart of a typical 10 & 5 year savings plan.

Dom Hartland

Sep 24, 20231 min read

Example of our 20 year savings plan

Please see our below example chart of a typical 20 year savings plan.

Dom Hartland

Sep 18, 20231 min read

Sponsored badminton tournament

Astraasia were delighted to sponsor the recent ‘Chicbee Shuttlers’ badminton tournament. The tournament is for the ‘Chicbee Shuttlers’...

Episode 1 - High Interest Rate Environment and the Impact on the Tech Sector

Dom Hartland

Sep 11, 20231 min read

Episode 1 - High Interest Rate Environment and the Impact on the Tech Sector

In this first episode of Market Notes, Don Valdez, MBA (Investment Director) interviewed Momentum Global Investment Management 's...

UK House Prices Fall at Fastest Rate Since 2009: What does this mean for overseas buyers and expats?

Dom Hartland

Aug 18, 20235 min read

UK House Prices Fall at Fastest Rate Since 2009: What does this mean for overseas buyers and expats?

Headlines like this are likely to shock overseas investors and expat investors who are invested in UK property. Although property is...

Your Guide Inside Market Dynamics (Intro Episode)

Dom Hartland

Aug 4, 20231 min read

Your Guide Inside Market Dynamics (Intro Episode)

In this introductory episode of Market Notes, James Hartland (AstraAsia CEO) and Don Valdez, MBA (Investment Director) introduces what...

Life Insurance as Part of Your Estate Planning

Dom Hartland

Aug 2, 20232 min read

Life Insurance as Part of Your Estate Planning

Estate planning is a critical aspect of financial preparedness that ensures the smooth transfer of assets and protects the financial...

Top Reasons Why You Should Retire in the Philippines

Dom Hartland

Jul 21, 20234 min read

Top Reasons Why You Should Retire in the Philippines

The Philippines offer retirement visas from age 35 but the best value is for those who are over 50.

Maximize Your Wealth: 3 Key Benefits of Independent Financial Advice in the Philippines

Dom Hartland

Jul 6, 20236 min read

Maximize Your Wealth: 3 Key Benefits of Independent Financial Advice in the Philippines

Having a financial advisor can make a significant difference in your financial journey.

The Power of Compounding Interest and How It Can Help You Achieve Your Financial Goals

Dom Hartland

Jun 27, 20233 min read

The Power of Compounding Interest and How It Can Help You Achieve Your Financial Goals

Compound interest is a powerful tool that allows your investment returns to grow exponentially over a period of time. It refers to the...