Although life insurance is often used for providing needed funds to surviving family members in the event of a breadwinner’s death, it is also used as a means for paying off debt. This may include payment of the deceased’s final expenses such as funeral costs and any unpaid medical bills, as well as paying down the mortgage on the family home for the policy holder’s survivors. Other advantages for life insurance proceeds can include the funding of future education expenses fo

The Astra Investment Manager went to HK last week to catch up with key partners and participated in the FundForum Asia and Inside ETFs Asia event at the JW Marriott Hong Kong. Despite the ongoing problems in HK it remains a major player in the Investment world and provides Don with a great opportunity to meet and shake hands with the key decision-makers in the region. Attending events like this gives us an insight into what fund managers are thinking and the opportunity to ch

Astra were pleased to welcome Joe Palmer of Guinness to our Prague office. Astra have been working closely with Guinness to bring extra diversification to clients from a fund manager who has a great long term track record. #AstraGroup #Guinness #funds #investing #financialservices #businessrelationship