Insights

Who Wins in a Trade War?

In a trade war, there are rarely clear "winners" in the traditional sense. Instead, the outcomes are often complex and can have negative consequences for all parties involved, including businesses, consumers, and economies.

Gold and Silver: Useful Protection — Dangerous if Misused

Gold and silver have a job in your portfolio: they are used as a hedge against losses, not to generate big returns.

US Retirees: Would a Non-Independent Fed Affect You?

US retirees ask: Would the Federal Reserve losing independence affect savers with US investments and retirement accounts?

Developing People, Building Values: Exclusive Interview with John Croft

Developing people is the focus for John Croft, who has spent decades shaping the next generation of financial professionals.

Beyond Borders: Aisa International’s Human Approach to Investment

Beyond Borders: Aisa International’s Human Approach to Investment, an interview with James Pearcy-Calwell by the British Chamber of Commerce in Prague, Czech Republic

The Psychology of Loss — Reflections from a Business Trip to Bucharest

Psychology is part of our job as financial planners. It’s helping people process uncertainty, rebuild trust, and make rational decisions in moments when their instincts are screaming otherwise.

Strategy, Ethics, and the Future of Advice: Exclusive Interview with CIO Chris Lean

Aisa's Chief Investment Officer reveals how to build resilient portfolios, navigate inflation, and what Aisa International's commitment to uncompromising ethics means for the client.

Are Frequent Changes to My Investment Portfolio a Good Thing?

Constant portfolio changes are often more profitable for advisers than for clients. If you want advice that prioritises your returns instead of hidden commissions, choose a transparent, fee-based adviser.

When Investing in a Sure Bet Goes Wrong

When investing, long-term success involves balancing risk avoidance (not losing it all) with opportunity, ideally with professional, regulated advice. You may come across that ‘sure bet’: a once in a lifetime opportunity. Be very careful: not all offers are trustworthy.