What caught my eye this week. While the world potentially inched closer to World War 3 this week, Bitcoin fans had a more exciting horizon in mind. One where their love-hate digital asset finally boasted a six-figure price tag. Some $133m spent in election lobbying says Donald Trump will be a crypto-friendly president. Bitcoin was … Read more
What caught my eye this week. I noticed UK commercial property giant Landsec posted decent first-half results this week. CEO Mark Allan reckons: “…property values have stabilised, with growth in rental values driving a modest increase in capital values, resulting in a positive total return on equity. We expect these trends to persist, as customer … Read more
Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” – this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the latest Fidelity RIA Benchmarking Study shows that while RIAs saw gains in AUM and revenue last year, their operating margins tightened, suggesting that rising expenses are cutting into firm profits. The study also looked … Read more
What caught my eye this week. There is an interesting article in the Financial Times this week that explains that new build properties aren’t as small as we’ve all been led to believe: It turns out that, rather than shrinking, new homes have become larger. The frequently used 76 sq m figure is simply wrong … Read more
Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” – this week’s edition kicks off with the news that amidst the impending return of Donald Trump to the White House, observers expect a lighter-touch regulatory environment for RIAs (and the financial services industry as a whole), with many regulations proposed (but not yet implemented) … Read more
