Consider the Yield Curve One of my favourite tools is that of the Yield Curve, in the US they look at the Treasury Curve and the TED (Treasury/EuroDollar), in I... Continue reading
Best Deposit Rates in Ireland: January 2010 Below are a selection of the best deposit rates available in Ireland as of January 2010. Best Demand Account*: Anglo Irish 3.1% Best ... Continue reading
Postcodes: a prelude to property tax I think that the introduction of postcodes will usher in the foundation for property tax, and that the gains to be had from postal effi... Continue reading
If we must have a banking enquiry then make it cheap and fast. I should state from the outset that I am against a banking enquiry if it is the '9/11 style public enquiry' it was originally billed by... Continue reading
Archaeology of innovation: The Danger of constant change I thought this was a brilliant piece, oddly an archaeologist can also have quite valid input into the solution of a long term trend rel... Continue reading
Rage Against The Machine… Sometimes I wonder if there really is any influence to be had with social media, until now I remained agnostic, my road to Damascus cam... Continue reading
Where are interest rates headed? While we often see opinions about interest rates given by various commentators, I think the most telling indication is often that of th... Continue reading
Challenges facing Pension Trustees This is a fascinating talk that was given by two of Ireland's leading Trustee advisers to CFA Ireland (with sponsorship by KBC). It cov... Continue reading
Mortgage Question: I have no savings, can I borrow a deposit? The majority of lenders now insist that your deposit comes from a non borrowed source, and will decline your application if you plan to... Continue reading
Mortgage Questions: I am not in permanent employment. Can I get a mortgage? Answer: If you are not in Permanent employment no mainstream mortgage lender will consider a mortgage application from you, while that ... Continue reading