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The report below takes extracts from an article published by The Irish Times( 3rd August 2022) and latest quarterly report by the Central Bank of Ireland as referenced below.   References Burke-Kennedy, E. (2022) ‘Wealth of Irish households rises above €1tn for first time’, Irish Times, 03 August. Available at : https://www.irishtimes.com/business/economy/2022/08/03/wealth-of-irish-households-rises-above-1-trillion-for-first-time/  . (Accessed 04 August 2022). …

Irish Household wealth surpasses €1 trillion for the first time Read More »

Introduction…… Markets have without a doubt had a very difficult first half of the year. Equities have seen the worst opening 6 months in over fifty years, and bonds have seen their worst drawdown in a century. Clearly, two factors have been driving this – slowing economic growth and persistently high inflation. Three major shocks …

2022 Half-Year Investment Review & Outlook Read More »

Introduction…… We have seen significant movements in equities year-to-date, with strong commodity price movements, some company earning weaknesses, the ongoing war in Ukraine, and further clarity on changes to central bank policy continuing to drive markets lower during much of this period. During May we did see a bounce in prices as markets attempted a …

Monthly Investment Update- June 2022 Read More »

Pat Kenny Show…….Paul McGowan, Managing Director, Seaspray Financial Services discusses the merits of Bitcoin investment with Newstalk’s Pat Kenny & Gavin McLoughlin. Please click the link below to listen to the interview in full: If you would like to discuss Bitcoin in more detail or would like a review of your financial position generally, please …

Pat Kenny Show, Newstalk, April 21st 2022- Seaspray view on Bitcoin.. Read More »

Introduction…… As the opening quarter of the year draws to a close and we enter Q2, we reflect on what has definitely been a memorable three months for markets. The period has been characterized by accelerating inflation amid surging energy prices which have had a series of consequences for financial markets. There has been a …

Quarterly Investment Update- Q1 2022 Read More »

Introduction…..   Two volatile months into 2022 and already investment themes are indicating that markets will have some new factors to focus on over the coming months, very different to what we have seen for roughly two years. Covid is now in the rear-view mirror, significant geopolitical tensions are back in the forefront of investors’ …

Monthly Investment Update- February 2022 Read More »

Breakfast Business…….Paul McGowan, Managing Director, Seaspray Financial Services discusses the financial markets with Newstalk’s Joe Lynam. Please click the link below to listen to the interview in full: If you would like to discuss anything raised in this interview or would like a review of your financial position, please do not hesitate to contact us: …

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Paul McGowan, Managing Director, Seaspray Financial Services discusses the financial markets with Newstalk’s Gavin McLoughlin. Please click the link below to listen to the interview in full: If you would like to discuss anything raised in this interview or would like a review of your financial position, please do not hesitate to contact us: Tel:  …

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04-01-22……….. Saving more money is a top priority for many people this year. LARGE numbers of people have resolved to get their personal finances in order for the coming year. Putting aside money in savings was cited by 44pc of people in a survey conducted by Taxback.com. A further 20pc said they would budget properly …

Large numbers plan to put more money aside this year Read More »

Introduction……….. Since we released our Q3 Investment Update at the beginning of October, risk assets have rallied fairly convincingly, with the main equity indices around the globe reaching new all-time highs and with Europe even seeing six consecutive weeks of higher trade up until the middle of the month. This bounce in prices has been …

Seaspray Monthly Investment Update – December 2021 Read More »