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Festive Finances: Wrapping Up the Year in Investments, Celebrations, and Market Insights
Another busy week for the Investment team as we prepare for the coming holidays. Many of the companies we work with shut down over...
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Don Valdez
- Dec 1
- 2 min
Investment Team Weekly Insights
This week my team and I had the opportunity to speak with Alquity who mainly manage money in Emerging markets.
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Don Valdez
- Nov 27
- 1 min
Episode 3 - Money Market Funds in an Attractive High-Interest Rate Environment
In this third episode of Market Notes, Don Valdez, interviewed Justin Oliver, Chief Investment Officer at Canaccord Genuity Funds and...
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Don Valdez
- Nov 24
- 1 min
Unveiling Money Market Secrets, Exploring India's Boom & Navigating Investments in the Philippines
The Investment Team kicked off the week by finalizing another of the regular podcasts we arrange to give our clients and prospects an insigh
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Don Valdez
- Nov 16
- 2 min
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
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James Hartland
- Nov 15
- 4 min
Why are more people considering retirement away from the UK
Over the past few decades, it has become very clear that the quality of life in the UK is deteriorating and this is worrying for those who p
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Astra Admin
- Nov 14
- 2 min
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
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James Hartland
- Nov 8
- 4 min
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
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James Hartland
- Nov 2
- 4 min
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...
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James Hartland
- Oct 30
- 2 min
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...
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Don Valdez
- Oct 26
- 2 min
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...
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Don Valdez
- Oct 20
- 3 min
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,...
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Don Valdez
- Oct 20
- 4 min
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...
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Don Valdez
- Oct 19
- 2 min
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...
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Don Valdez
- Oct 19
- 1 min
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...
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Don Valdez
- Oct 13
- 1 min
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
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Dom Hartland
- Sep 24
- 1 min
Example of our 10 & 5 year savings plan
Please see our below example chart of a typical 10 & 5 year savings plan.
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Dom Hartland
- Sep 24
- 1 min
Example of our 20 year savings plan
Please see our below example chart of a typical 20 year savings plan.
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Dom Hartland
- Sep 18
- 1 min
Sponsored badminton tournament
Astraasia were delighted to sponsor the recent ‘Chicbee Shuttlers’ badminton tournament. The tournament is for the ‘Chicbee Shuttlers’...
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Dom Hartland
- Sep 11
- 1 min
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...
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James Hartland
- Aug 18
- 5 min
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...
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James Hartland
- Aug 4
- 1 min
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...
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Dom Hartland
- Aug 2
- 2 min
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...
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James Hartland
- Jul 21
- 4 min
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.
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James Hartland
- Jul 6
- 6 min
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.
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Dom Hartland
- Jun 27
- 3 min
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...
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James Hartland
- Apr 29
- 1 min
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
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James Hartland
- Mar 30
- 1 min
Investors Trust 2023 Convention
I was delighted to be invited to the Investors Trust 2023 Convention in early 2023. This was an excellent event organized by a company that
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