Many of you will be familiar with the 'Big Mac' Index. The idea behind this index is that a Big Mac should have a comparable cost in one country as it does in another.
Though such an index may seem a bit of a joke, it is actually a good way...
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Concerned about the Euro? – You May Wish to Consider Your Options
02
Apr
It is not the intention of this post to state an opinion as to what may or may not happen to the European single currency as a consequence of the current debt issues. Fitch is of the opinion that the Euro cannot be rescued or maintained in its current guise....
Most Expensive City to Live?
27
Feb
With Tokyo holding the top spot for the world's most expensive place to live for many years Zurich, in Switzerland, has now taken over that coveted position.
According to the 'Economic Intelligence Unit’s Worldwide Cost of Living Index', Zurich is now officially the most expensive city to live in.
This is partly due...
Portable Retirement Plans for Expats
22
Feb
AES International is involved with writing editorial content for various media outlets including Expatica.com which is considered to be the premier website, for internationals and expats, in ten major expat centres throughout Europe.
Please find attached an article detailing the solution to the 'Portable Retirement Plan'. Published on Expatica.com
Portable Retirement Plans - The Expat...
Who Wants to be a Millionaire?!
19
Jan
Want to Become a Millionaire? It is Possible...
Since the global economic recession, a majority of people are giving savings and investments a higher priority. When it comes to monetary savings, the million-dollar milestone is still a dream for most people.
According to a recent CNBC survey, 31% or about one-third of Americans...
As Janaury Goes so Goes the Year..
10
Jan
The argument behind the so-called January Barometer is that a positive first month in the stock markets is very often a precursor to a positive year as a whole. Unlike most market related anecdotes this one is backed up be some scientific research.
According to an analysis of the years from...
China Trade Growth Slows to 2-Year Lows in December
10
Jan
Many are looking upon China to 'drag' the world economy out of the doldrums, however, data released on Thursday shows that China's exports and imports grew at their slowest pace in more than two years in December as foreign and domestic demand slowed.
Some argue that this, ultimately, is of benefit...
Euro Continues Decline – Should We Be Surprised?
08
Jan
The Euro continues to fall against the USD, however, should we be surprised? Not withstanding the issues surrounding the current Euro debt issues - currencies will often revert back to what is known as the PPP or 'Price Power Parity'.
In simple terms this is the buying power that one currency will have against...
Transferring Your Pensions Away from the UK? Is such a thing possible? It is with QROPS
30
Nov
Transferring Your Pensions Away from the UK? Is such a thing possible? It is with QROPS
On April 5th 2006 a brand new pension regime was introduced to the UK known as ‘A’ day. This new regime dramatically simplified the complex world of the UK pension which had impact on, not...
Modern Portfolio Theory In Action
30
Nov
Modern Portfolio Theory makes a preposition that diff assets move in different (some say opposing) directions particularly when markets experience periods of high volatility.
However during extreme periods of vol we will often see all assets move down in unison -e.g post 2008 crisis. However, once markets get over the shock...