ECB rate rises are about to get real. Says the ECB. The Governing Council of the ECB decided on December 15, 2022, to raise the three key ECB interest rates by 50 basis points and expect to raise such rates further based on a substantial upward revision of the inflation outlook. Following its decision, the […]
And the English Investor is back!
Let’s not pretend otherwise. The blog has been awfully quiet for over a year and a half. Way too quiet. It’s entirely my fault. I had to deal with some personal issues and I only had so much bandwidth at a time. First, I had to deal with the fallout of my personal life. Then, […]
How to maximize your Council Tax refund
I recently moved out of my old apartment located in the City of London. I am now based in Westminster. As a result, I now have to pay my council tax to Westminster City Council. Virtually all councils will offer various means and methods of payments to settle your council tax bill. Monthly direct debit […]
Is the bond market predicting a recession?
As some of you know, I’m a high-yield bond lawyer. What this means is that I take care of the legal documentation in the context of offerings of sub-investment grade debt (i.e. “junk bonds”). This does not mean I’m an expert at timing bond investments. However, I’m definitely closer to this particular market and I […]
A life update from the English Investor – Q1 2019
No, I’m not dead. Or at least, I found my way back. A bit like Jon Snow. The first quarter of 2019 turned out to be an absolute nightmare. People say that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. It might be true but note that there is an intermediary step when you have to […]
When a company in your portfolio gets acquired
Investors love when a company produces great financial results. This means that the company is performing well and maybe even generating a profit. Shareholders can usually expect a dividend and the share price to trend upward. But beyond a solid company, investors absolutely adore a company that gets acquired. The acquisition of a publicly listed […]