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Video Shorts
Confused about finances? Get bite-sized tips in Alan’s video shorts! Learn more about finance, investing & more – look and learn!
Please note: These videos are editorials and commentaries and do not constitute ‘financial advice.’ It is important to remember that investments can go down as well as up and you may not get back as much as you put in.
US Interest Rate Drop - September 2024
Alan discusses the US decision to reduce interest rates by 0.5%, provides background and rationale for the drop and explains how it may affect your investments.
XRP Case Concluded
The Ripple vs SEC case has finally concluded and the ISO20022 coin, XRP, is now available as a currency.
Alan provides context and commentary.
Carry On Crashing!
How a Japanese interest rate hike and the Carry Trade impacted world markets in early August 2024.
Alan explains the background and reasons behind the subsequent market downturn.
World Conflicts and your Investments
Alan discusses how geo-political instability and threats of military conflicts pose risk to your investments.
What Elections mean to your Investments
Alan Lazenby discusses how policies can influence investment performance and how fund managers and advisers consider the resulting risks in the context of investments.
Bitcoin: Hype or Here to Stay?
The name synonymous with wild price swings, digital wallets, and a whole lot of mystery. But is this digital commodity or a speculative bubble waiting to burst?
Alan takes a look at the unstable world of cryptocurrency.
The End of the PetroDollar?
Alan Lazenby of Lazenby’s Financial Services explores the potential ramifications of this major shift in the global oil market and what it means for the economy, currency markets and your personal finances.
Where Should we Invest?
Alan’s take on the current market is that while global threats create uncertainty, a diversified portfolio of equities across different sectors and regions can offer some protection. This approach spreads risk and helps ensure your investments aren’t overly exposed to any single area of potential instability.
