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Financial Planning in Volatile Times
Every day seems to bring more news about challenges in the economy with negative impacts on financial markets. What does this mean for your pensions and investments and what should you do about it? What's happening? Markets are currently reacting...
Do you have an old pension that needs some attention?
If you have worked for more than one employer who offered a workplace pension over your working years, then it’s possible that you have a workplace pension which you no longer contribute to. We refer to this as a frozen pension. If you are...
The Russia-Ukraine War and the Financial Institutions insurance market
Gallagher Update: Global insurance losses from the Russia-Ukraine war could range from USD 16 billion to USD 35 billion, with reinsurers expected to assume 50% of those claims, according to a report published by S&P Global Ratings1. There are...
Vanguard LifeStrategy Funds
Quarterly Newsletter, March 2022 This quarterly newsletter is designed to give Vanguard LifeStrategy investors an insight into how the funds are constructed, how they’re performing and what’s been happening in the global economy and world markets....
MAC Group Response to the Ukraine Crisis
MAC Group Investment Update
Financial Institutions Risk Bulleting from AJG
An update from Gallagher, our global risk management and insurance partner.The ‘Pandora Papers’: another massive, high profile data leak The financial transactions of various world leaders has recently been leaked to certain news organisations, in...
MAC Group announce Senior Promotions
MAC Group have announced the exciting promotion of Ciaran Broad and Tom Wilson to Senior Independent Financial Adviser’s to further strengthen the MAC Financial senior team. Jon McGowan, Group CEO explained “We are incredibly pleased to announce...
MAC Group appoints new Associate Directors
MAC Group, the Island’s largest employee benefits firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of three Associate Directors; Rebecca Netten and Ed Walter for MAC Financial, as well as Peter O’Donnell for MAC Commercial. These appointments reflect...
Is the hard market affecting the High Net Worth Insurance Client?
The Insurance landscape is currently in a hard market cycle across a number of insurance classes. Insurers are tightening up their criteria for coverage and it’s possible that the levels of coverage previously secured will not be received, with...
COVID-19 Update
Good morning everyone and a happy new year to you!The Isle of Man has been doing a fantastic job of keeping our community safe - so let's keep it up! Following the media release regarding the recent positive COVID-19 cases, if you, or any of your...
MAC Group acquires the business of Island Financial Solutions Limited
MAC Financial Ltd (part of the MAC Group) has announced a further expansion with the acquisition of the clients of Island Financial Solutions Limited (IFS), an independent financial advisor business based on Prospect Hill in Douglas. All IFS...