Category: Holborn Assets

Registration on the ‘Insurance Authority (IA) List’ makes it legal for Holborn Assets and other insurance-related companies to do business in the UAE as of 2016 and beyond.

So BREXIT happened. After 43 years since its admission into the European Union, the UK has opted out in a historic referendum.

Have you hailed and Uber off your mobile? If so, you are likely to have participated in the proliferation of the sharing economy. But what exactly is the sharing economy? We find out.

Holborn Assets lost one of its most senior and respected managers Reg Ormond on Saturday, April 23rd. He spent the last six years building his Wealth Practice to help people plan for the future.

The demand for Shariah-compliant wealth and financial planning services is increasing. Holborn Assets is set to launch a dedicated Islamic desk, catering to the sophisticated Muslim investors.

As part of its strategic growth plan to diversify and move into new markets, Holborn Assets has developed and launched a bespoke shariah wealth and financial planning service.

When it comes to wills and trusts, witnesses play a prominent role. We take a closer look at the role of a witness and the criteria for being one.

Now you're married, what's next? Climbing the corporate ladder, invest in a house, or maybe start a family? All of the above are important, but there are a few things to consider.

Writing your will is at the bottom of the to-do list for most people. If you don’t leave a will, the law decides how your assets are passed on – this may not be in line with your wishes.

No matter how financially prepared you are, life has a way of throwing surprises that you never expect. Building an emergency fund is worth your time and dime for when the unexpected happens.

Life has the habit of twisting and turning when you least expect it. Holborn Assets looks into five possible situations you might unexpectedly find yourself in, and how you can plan ahead.

Are you suffering as a result of heavy spending? Here are some of the common scenarios why you might be financially unstable and how to knock them on the head, before they spiral out of control.

Greece has been dominating the news again. Statements by top European politicians make it evident that the crisis has got more pressing than ever before. What is next for Greece and the markets?

Previously, we have explained why deflation is bad for the economy. Now we will look at it from a personal perspective and suggest a few ways to put your finances in the best possible position.

Deflation is negative inflation – when the general price level in the economy is falling. Goods and services becoming cheaper and more affordable look like a positive thing at first glance.

The ‘boomerang generation’ is putting financial pressure on family homes, claim experts. High rents, student debt, and failed relationships are all symptoms of the boomerang generation.

Like some of its BRICS peers (particularly Brazil and Russia), the South African economy is not doing well at the moment. In recent months, headlines have been mostly on the negative side.