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Nov

Market Review – October 2009

Global markets posted their first negative monthly return since February. The MSCI World Index fell by 2.7% overall. The month was volatile with initial gains eroded by a sharp sell off in the latter days of October. However, since the market lows in early March the MSCI World Index has gained over 40% in Euro terms, a performance that has …

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13
Oct

Market Review – September 2009

Global equity markets posted their seventh successive positive monthly return in September as the global economic recovery maintained it’s momentum. The MSCI World Index rose by 2.1% in Euro terms, with emerging markets posting the strongest return, and all major regions being in positive territory. The recovery from March 09 low levels has been as a result of convincing signals …

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12
Oct

Justin Prendergast – FLIA !!

Many congratulations to Justin on completing his Fellow of the Life Insurance Association Examinations. Done in style too, with 75% achieved on his last paper! Well done JP!

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11
Sep

Market Review – August 2009

Global equity markets continued in their positive vein in August but with varying overall returns for regional markets. The MSCI World Index rose by 2.9% in euro terms, driven by signs that the recessions in major developed countries are at, or drawing near to, their end. Emerging markets underperformed the developed economies and endured a rough month in Euro return …

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7
Aug

Market Review – July 2009

So much for sell in May & go away…… July was a very strong month for global equity markets, with the MSCI World Index up over 7% in Euro terms. Year to date, the Index is now up 13.6%. Investor sentiment remained positive despite the slight pull back in stock prices in late Qtr 2. Emerging markets performed best, gaining …

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10
Jul

Market Review – June 2009

As the stockmarket saying goes – ‘Sell in May and go away…..’ After the rallies of March, April & May, June was a quieter month for global equities with the MSCI World Index up 0.5%. Equities struggled in the middle of the month in a quiet environment, with emerging markets giving back some of the very strong gains experienced since March. The MSCI Emerging Markets …

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