The Future of Wealth Management: Is the Family Office Model the Answer?

The Future of Wealth Management: Is the Family Office Model the Answer? In the complex sphere of high-net-worth wealth management, two main players hold significant prominence: Private Funds and Family Offices. While both cater to the investment needs of wealthy clients, their operational models and service offerings significantly differ.  This article, however, will lean more…

More different… Capital Deceit Part 2 with Paul Gambles

More different… Capital Deceit Part 2 with Paul Gambles MBMG’s Paul Gambles was a recent guest on the Macro N Cheese Podcast. Macro N Cheese (MNC) is a production of Real Progressives, a volunteer organization dedicated to propagating economic, societal and political information and knowledge. We’d encourage anyone interested in these topics to listen to…

Get Ready for CRS: What It Means for Your Finances in Thailand ​?

Get Ready for CRS: What It Means for Your Finances in Thailand ​? In Q3 2023, Thailand gears up to implement the Common Reporting Standard (CRS)—a game-changer in the battle against global tax evasion. This move involves the Revenue Department of Thailand initiating an automatic annual exchange of financial account information with foreign authorities starting…

Capital Deceit with Paul Gambles | MBMG IA

Capital Deceit with Paul Gambles | MBMG IA MBMG’s Paul Gambles was a recent guest on the Macro N Cheese Podcast. Macro N Cheese (MNC) is a production of Real Progressives, a volunteer organization dedicated to propagating economic, societal and political information and knowledge. We’d encourage anyone interested in these topics to listen to the…

Starting a Business in Thailand with a Thai Partner | A Guide for Expats and Foreigners

Starting a Business in Thailand with a Thai Partner | A Guide for Expats and Foreigners Considering starting a business in Thailand?Partnering with a Thai national can provide valuable local insights and help navigate the business landscape.However, it’s essential to be aware of the legal, cultural, and practical aspects of such partnerships. This article will…

Home sector thoughts from a broad perspective | MBMG IA

Home sector thoughts from a broad perspective | MBMG IA There remains a relative shortage (low inventory) of residential property (especially some sectors/locations), despite a small jump in April but both starts and permits are broadly in a falling trend since the middle of last year. Higher interest rates (up from below 4% to almost…

Today there is no black or white, Only shades of grey | MBMG IA

Today there is no black or white, Only shades of grey | MBMG IA More money has been lost because of four words than at the point of a gun. Those words are ‘This time is different.”[2] The well-worn aphorism that provides both the preface and inspires the title of Reinhart and Rogoff’s momentous tome…

May Day or mayday | MBMG Investment Advisory Report and Outlook May 2023

May Day or mayday | MBMG Investment Advisory Report and Outlook May 2023 Waiter, there’s a bear in my free lunch… It has become customary for our May updates to discuss the well-worn market aphorism, “Sell in May. Go away. And don’t return until St Leger’s Day”. However, this year, we prefer to focus on our theme…

Why we favour equity strategies with protection at this time Avoid the risks of unprotected equities…. | MBMG IA

Economy,Inflation,Capital Market,Fed,Global Economy,Interest Rate, Monetary Policy, Policymaker, US Treasury, Stock Market There are positive factors are positive factors such as strong employment and wages data, low debt default rates and expectations that interest rates will soon fall rather than rise as inflation becomes more subdued. However, there are also many negative factors such as unsustainable…

New Initiatives “Retention & Expansion Program” and “Relocation Program.” From BOI | MBMG GROUP

New Initiatives “Retention & Expansion Program” and “Relocation Program.” From BOI | MBMG GROUP In today’s technologically advanced and globally competitive environment, there are many factors to consider when choosing an investment base. Key considerations for making investment decisions include the availability of labor, costs such as labor, taxes, and investment incentives, as well as…