5 Things to Consider Before Finding a Financial Advisor
Wealth managers are long-term investments, so finding one who will learn about your goals, values, and long-term objectives are crucial. Finding a wealth manager is imposing long-term investment, so finding someone who will take the time to learn about your goals, values, and long-term objectives is critical. Finding someone who will work with you rather […]
CHINA AND US AGREE TO PUT MOST TARIFFS ON HOLD FOR 90 DAYS
Written by Dave Gorman Investment Manager and Chair of Equity Committee, TEAM PLC The week was once again dominated by President Trump and his agenda amidst other headline grabbing news, including the serious skirmish between India and Pakistan, the potential for a ceasefire in the Russia/Ukraine war and the election of a new pope. Since […]
Smart Money Moves for Expats: What to Know About Working Overseas
Moving abroad for work can be one of life’s most exciting and rewarding opportunities. Whether you’re chasing career advancement, better weather, or the thrill of a new culture, working overseas often comes with a generous financial package. Many expatriates receive a pay rise, enjoy lower tax rates, and are offered perks such as company-paid housing, […]
‘V-Shape’: Weekly Global Markets Wrap
Written by Craig Farley, Chief Investment Officer, TEAM PLC The bellwether S&P 500 large cap index rallied for 7 straight days into month-end to erase all losses that were chalked up following Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ announcement, before easing back in Monday’s trading session. Technology and small cap equities were also well-bid. The marginal buyer has […]
How Busy Expats Can Turn Currency Swings into Savings—No Trading Required
By Ciprian Bratu You wake up in Kuala Lumpur, check your U.S. dollars bank account, then switch gears to think about rent in ringgit (MYR), school fees in EUR, and weekend travel in Thai Baht(THB). Every time you move money, exchange rates nibble away at your hard‑earned income. But before you resign yourself to “that’s […]
Wall Street’s Winning Streak: Tariffs Cool, Tech Delivers, and Bitcoin Booms
Written by Matt Boxall, Investment Manager, TEAM Asset Management For the first time in what feels like forever, US markets, recorded a five-day winning streak, the longest of the year for the S&P 500, as a combination corporate earnings and a de-escalation of the ongoing tariff wars boosted investor sentiment. Trump’s comments remained a key […]
US Policy Concerns Hit Stocks
Written by Andrew Gillham, Head of Fixed Income, TEAM Plc The White House’s combative approach to economic and foreign policy sent US stocks sharply lower last week with the blue-chip S&P 500 and technology focussed Nasdaq indices falling 4.6% and 5.7% respectively. The 90-day pause on implementing ‘reciprocal’ tariffs has provided a window for delegations […]
Trade Wars Intensify: How Economies Are Adapting to the Rising Tide of Tariffs
WC 14/04/2025 – by Lloyd Adams, Investment Manager, Team Asset Management Tensions between the US and China have escalated this week, with both sides raising tariffs on each other’s goods. China accused the US of “economic bullying” after Washington imposed 145% duties on some Chinese imports, prompting Beijing to raise tariffs on US goods to […]
CIO Alert: Mind the Gap
Written by Craig Farley, Chief Investment Officer TEAM Plc ‘Donald Trump has committed the most profound, harmful, and unnecessary economic error in the modern era. Almost everything he said, on history, economics, and the technicalities of trade, was utterly deluded’. (The Economist, Ruination Day, 5 April 2025) What is happening? Be careful what you wish […]
Navigating Risk and Reward: Key Insights for Smart Investing
