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A year of President Trump: Seven charts that reflect market reaction

05 February 2018 | General

Donald Trump became president of the US on 20 January 2017. According to Schroders, the markets have reacted positively to his pro-business rhetoric and his promise to cut taxes and spend big on infrastructure. The global economy was already picking up a significant head of steam for the first time since the financial crisis. But Trump’s election and his policies were viewed as a potential further boost to business and economic growth.

Bitcoin: Bubble or boom?

30 January 2018 | General

What lies ahead for the golden child of cryptocurrency in 2018?

Currency moves drive global equities; bond yields remain in focus

30 January 2018 | General

Currency moves appeared to be the most significant driver of global equities last week. A stronger euro and pound weighed on European equities, while in the United States, equities once again posted strong gains on the back of a weaker US dollar. In Asia, stocks closed last week mostly higher, except in Japan where a stronger Japanese yen weighed on stocks.

How to mitigate risk in your Section 12J investment

30 January 2018 | General

Whether you are trying to shield the capital gains tax on your Bitcoin profits, or want to reduce your company’s tax liability, Section 12J is a viable investment option. But how does one mitigate the risks inherent in a s12J investment?

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