News & Updates
In our News & Updates section, we’ll keep you informed about what is happening at MeDirect Group. Through this section we also publish weekly market updates provided by well-established fund houses and other interesting financial reads. Make sure to visit often to keep yourself up to date.

Franklin Templeton Thoughts: Greener Post-Election Germany Likely, but Limited Fixed Income Impact
The German election resulted in change in party leadership, but market impact should be limited, according to David Zahn, Franklin Templeton’s Head of European Fixed Income. He shares an overview of the election implications.

Liontrust Insights: Time to dust off the old textbooks for when interest rates go up
There were few market commentaries that accurately predicted how the US Federal Reserve and Bank of England would react to the current growth and inflation debacle.

Mizzi Organisation Finance p.l.c. – New Bond Issue
MeDirect will be accepting applications for anyone interested in the €45,000,000 Mizzi Organisation Finance p.l.c. 3.65% unsecured bonds 2028-2031

BlackRock Commentary: Why we stay pro-risk
Markets have been jittery amid focus on China’s regulatory clampdown and the prospect of the Federal Reserve tapering its asset purchases. BlackRock believe the path for further gains in risk assets has narrowed after an extended run higher, warranting a selective approach, but they reaffirm their tactical pro-risk stance.

Notes from the Trading Desk – Franklin Templeton
It was encouraging to see equity markets stabilise last week, but as we move towards the fourth quarter, it does feel like investor sentiment is somewhat brittle. We did see retail investors stepping in and ‘buying the dip’ last week. This remains an important market dynamic to watch.

Franklin Templeton Thoughts: Addressing Undiversified Risk
When diversification is a core principle for successful investing, what stops women from offering their talents in finance and investment careers? Katrina Dudley, Investment Strategist for Franklin Mutual Series, and Stephen Dover, Chief Market Strategist and Head of Franklin Templeton Investment Institute, discuss diversification risks.
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