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The articles section on CSM Expat Financial Planning's website offers comprehensive coverage on topics pertinent to expatriates and their financial planning needs.

The blog features detailed insights on personal financial protection, including life assurance, critical illness, and medical insurance. Investment-related content addresses global economic issues, investment trends, ESG factors, and the state of financial markets. The primary aim of these articles is to keep expatriates informed, enabling them to make well-informed financial planning decisions.

Why IT companies increasingly choose not to list publicly

01 October 2024

The number of companies going public has declined, especially in tech, due to challenges like onerous reporting requirements, intellectual property exposure risks, and short-term market pressures. Simultaneously, the rise of private equity offers an attractive funding alternative, allowing companies to focus on long-term growth without public market scrutiny.

This shift is reshaping the investment landscape, prompting both public and private markets to reconsider how they support IT company innovation and growth.

Potential Impact Of The US Rate Change

24 September 2024

The Fed's Rate Cut: New Horizons for Investors - the Federal Reserve's recent rate cut signals a shift in the investment landscape.

As history rhymes with the present, we explore how this change impacts various sectors, from tech giants to traditional markets. Discover the potential opportunities emerging in this evolving economic environment.

China Luxury Market Faces Headwinds

13 August 2024

The Chinese consumer, once a major driving force behind global luxury sales, is currently showing signs of weakness. This slowdown is influencing the broader economic landscape and the decline in consumer spending is having a huge impact on the luxury sector.

Despite the current challenges however, the long-term growth potential for the luxury market in China remains promising.

How Asset Values Are Impacted By Interest Rates

04 August 2024

Interest rates are the unsung heroes of the financial world. While they might seem abstract, their impact on our daily lives is profound. From the cost of your mortgage to the returns on your savings, interest rates are the gears that drive the economic machine.

Why Investment Process Matters

30 July 2024

Every investor prioritises their research differently, but the most common framework involves the 4 P's: philosophy, process, people, and performance. This investment framework helps in assessing investment funds comprehensively. People and performance often weigh heavily in an investor's decision-making process.

Investing like Roger Federer

09 July 2024

Roger Federer, one of the most esteemed tennis players of all time, had a career spanning over 20 years, winning 20 Grand Slam titles and earning $1.1 billion, despite winning only 53% of individual points. This analogy underscores that consistent, repeatable decision-making, rather than occasional big wins, is crucial in both tennis and successful investment strategies.

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