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21 Jul 2024 | Investment Updates

June Market Commentary

Markets saw a modest gain in June, continuing the positive growth of 2024, albeit at a slower pace than earlier in the year. The MSCI World Index incr...

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10 Jun 2024 | Investment Updates

May Market Commentary

May saw a rebound in stock markets as economic data, particularly out of the US, suggested a slowdown, and markets had digested their revised expect...

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15 May 2024 | Blogs

From Hire to Fire: The True Impact of Poor Recruitment

Hiring a new team member isn’t just about filling an empty vacancy; it’s about creating a welcoming workplace and securing the long-term success o...

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7 May 2024 | Investment Updates

April Market Commentary

April was the first negative month of the year, with the MSCI World Index falling 3.85% following an excellent Q1. Stubbornly high inflation reading...

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10 Apr 2024 | Investment Updates

March Market Commentary

The S&P 500 closed at a record high 22 times during the first quarter for a total gain of more than 10%. The MSCI World Index also grew 3.3% in ...

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11 Mar 2024 | Investment Updates

February Market Commentary

Stock markets maintained robust performance throughout February, with the MSCI World Index gaining an additional 4% for the month. This brought it...

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4 Mar 2024 | Press Releases

Stefan Terry Awarded Investment & Private Banking CEO of the Year

SVN Capital’s CEO and Founder, Stefan Terry, has been recognised as the Investment & Private Banking Middle East CEO of the Year 2023 by MEA Mar...

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28 Feb 2024 | Blogs

How a Positive Mindset Can Revolutionise Your Work Environment

Introduction

Have you ever found yourself drowning in the whirlwind of modern life, wondering if there’s a magic formula to transform the chaos into...

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6 Feb 2024 | Investment Updates

January Market Commentary 2024

January began bumpy as investors assessed prospects for 2024 following a strong 2023. Following this, markets closed the month up as confidence retu...

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10 Jan 2024 | Investment Updates

December Market Commentary 2023

December saw a strong end to the year, with all sectors up and the MSCI World Index finishing with a 22.2% gain in US dollar terms. The Nasdaq 100 i...

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13 Dec 2023 | Investment Updates

November Market Commentary 2023

Markets staged a strong recovery in November, with the “Santa rally” coming early this year. The MSCI All-Country World Index was up 8% in Novem...

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6 Nov 2023 | Investment Updates

October Market Commentary 2023

October saw another decline in global markets as the “higher for longer narrative” sank in with investors, bond yields surged, and a new war b...

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12 Oct 2023 | Investment Updates

September Market Commentary 2023

In September, global stock markets declined for the second consecutive month as investors assessed mixed economic data and the ongoing “higher f...

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21 Sep 2023 | Blogs

Digital Assets and Their Impact on the Financial Services Industry

The financial industry is undergoing a major transformation with the surge in digital assets. Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Non-Fungible Tokens...

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11 Sep 2023 | Investment Updates

August Market Commentary 2023

Markets experienced a decline in August, but a month-end rebound helped mitigate the impact. Traditionally, August and September are challenging m...

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4 Sep 2023 | Art, Blogs

Art Investment: Is an Artist More Profitable Dead or Alive?

Art investment has always held a special fascination for collectors, enthusiasts and investors. The debate over whether an artist’s work is more pro...

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15 Aug 2023 | Investment Updates

July Market Commentary 2023

July was a relatively quiet month for markets, although gains were extended for the fifth consecutive month as we continue to see a rally from the low...

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1 Aug 2023 | Blogs

How Luxury Brands are Conquering the Cost of Living Crisis

Amid the global cost of living crisis, luxury brands are beating the odds and finding innovative solutions to conquer challenges. As inflation surges ...

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7 Jul 2023 | Blogs

Passion Investing: A Journey into Profitable Hobbies

Have you ever dreamed of turning your passion for classic cars or fine wine into a lucrative investment? If so, you’re in for a treat. More and more...

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14 Jun 2023 | Investment Updates

May Market Commentary 2023

May was a month characterised by concerns over a possible catastrophic US default on its debt obligations, with markets waiting to see if a bipartisan...

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8 Jun 2023 | Press Releases

Seven Solutions Acquires an Undisclosed Minority Share in SVN Capital

Seven Solutions acquires an undisclosed minority share in SVN Capital, one of the fastest-growing investment firms in the GCC.

Seven Solutions has a...

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23 May 2023 | Blogs

The Rise of AI: How it’s Changing the Way We Live, Work, and Play

The Rise of AI

Unless you have been hiding under a rock over the last few months, it’s been hard to ignore the rapid progress of Artificial Intellig...

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4 May 2023 | Investment Updates

April Market Commentary 2023

April was another positive month for equity markets, with the S&P 500 gaining 1.5% for its second consecutive monthly rise. However, mixed econo...

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2 May 2023 | Real Estate

Partner Spotlight: Ian Sigmund, Volsung Limited

SVN Capital has partnered with Volsung Limited to provide clients with high-quality real estate investments in Berlin. In this Spotlight interview, ...

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11 Apr 2023 | Investment Updates

March Market Commentary 2023

The biggest news from March was the troubles in the banking sector, and we covered the immediate aftermath of the collapse of SVB in the middle of t...

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28 Mar 2023 | Art

Artist Spotlight: Yayoi Kusama

“With just one polka dot, nothing can be achieved”.

Yayoi Kusama is one of the most famous artists living and working today with a prolific oeuvr...


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7 Feb 2023 | Blogs

Embracing a People-First Work Culture

Did you know that during the past year, over half of the employees in the MENA region considered leaving their current job due to poor work-life bal...

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6 Feb 2023 | Investment Updates

February Market Commentary 2023

The Noise

The Bank of England raised UK interest rates by 0.5% to 4%, signalling that rates may now be nearing their peak. The US Federal Reserve si...

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1 Feb 2023 | Art

Art Investment is Thriving: The Numbers You Need To Know

The Power of Art

As the media around the world reports a concerning rhetoric surrounding rising inflation, market volatility and a potential recession...

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10 Jan 2023 | Investment Updates

BETTER TIMES AHEAD FOR INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS

2022 was an unprecedented year for markets, with both bonds and equities recording substantial losses at the same time. UK government bonds ended the ...

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