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IQ’s Investing Principles

IQ’s key principles for successful investing. Trust in your financial plan. Keep some cash. Power of compound interest. Control your emotions.
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Melissa Thorogood
July 1, 2022
5 min read
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Global markets to 24 June 2022

Indices the world over hit by bear market concerns. Rising interest rates combine with inflationary pressures. Crypto takes a hit, but energies and commodities prosper.
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Peter Lowman
June 24, 2022
7 min read
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Selling your business

Why do you want to sell? You may be ready, but is your business ready? We look at some key considerations involved in a business exit.
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Nick Rolf
June 17, 2022
8 min read
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Global markets to 11 June 2022

Global equity markets edge higher, but concerns remain. The investment backdrop is still blighted by inflation. Food shortages hit Europe as we try to phase out Russian oil.
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Peter Lowman
June 11, 2022
5 min read
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Global markets to 28 May 2022

A global equity market sell-off triggered by inflation. The EU has also been hard-hit. An unsustainable post-pandemic recovery. A disaster is always an opportunity for someone.
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Peter Lowman
May 28, 2022
6 min read
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What happens when someone dies

We thought we would put together a brief overview of the things that you need to look at when somebody close to you dies.
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Petronella West
May 20, 2022
5 min read