The London stock market is experiencing an unprecedented number of takeover bids. The slew of bids at unusually high premiums is bound to continue.
Takeover fever in Brexit Britain – which companies will receive a lucrative bid?
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Weekly dispatches
Year: 2021
The great escape (part 3): Investing in Guernsey
Emigrating hedge fund billionaires, new transport options, and an underpopulated rock the size of Manhattan. Guernsey offers tantalising long-term prospects.
The great escape (part 2): Investing in Dubai
Dubai is the new Monaco. At least, that’s what some say. Is it true, and how can stock market investors participate?
The great escape (part 1): Investing in Monaco
As a result of the pandemic, taxes are set to rise around the world. Which jurisdictions will the wealthy escape to and how can investors benefit?
Blogs to watch (part 20): Yet Another Value Blog
A value investor who is a portfolio manager and loves to write – sounds familiar? Andrew Walker’s blog should resonate with many of my readers.
How to invest in frontier countries (part 3): Iraq
Is now a good time to look at Iraqi stocks? Can ordinary investors participate? I set out to investigate.
How to invest in frontier countries (part 2): Uzbekistan
There is a backdoor route to investing in Uzbekistan’s best growth companies. This investment will sell out soon.
How to invest in frontier countries (part 1): Iran
Iran has one of the world’s cheapest stock markets as well as fast-growing tech companies. For experienced, non-US investors, here are two options how to get in.
Blogs to watch (part 19): 10-K Diver
Keen to learn about finance and investing, but don’t have the time to read books? 10-K Diver will help you learn through truly “bite-sized” lessons.
Do you want to become a fund manager? Vauban might be for you
Setting up a new investment fund might just have become a lot easier. If you want to create or manage your own fund, check out fast-growing British start-up Vauban.
Should insider trading be legalised?
A rare book from 1966 makes a case for the seemingly unthinkable. Its controversial thesis may gain traction.
“The International Stock Exchange” is about to take off – catch it while you can
A year ago, I reported about the stock exchange of the Channel Islands. The current valuation of the cash-rich and highly-profitable company is almost too good to be true.
