The mathematical argument for investment diversification You may hear financial advisers say that you should have a diversified investment portfolio, but why? Just to spread the risk and not to …
The 2023 French pension reform
The 2023 French pension reform explained (la réforme des retraites) In 2023 the French government succeeded in passing many changes to the French state pension system. The process of reforming …
Active vs passive investment management
Active vs passive investment management There are two main investment management strategies that investment managers and advisers can employ on behalf of their clients: Active or passive management: Passive investment …
British in France? How Aisa International can help you
British in France? How Aisa International can help you with your finances Aisa International is an investment advisory and portfolio management company regulated in the European Union and Aisa International …
The most expensive areas in France in 2024
Which are the most expensive areas of France? European France is divided into regions (régions), each region is divided into departments (départements) and the departments are divided into communes. This …
How to not lose your deposit (French mortgages)
How to not lose your deposit when purchasing a property in France with a mortgage When purchasing property in France, there are two kinds of deposits, one of which is …
French personal finance changes in February 2024
French personal finance changes in February 2024 Here is a summary of some of the main French personal finance changes in February 2024. Motorway road toll charges increase by …
A second chance for a French mortgage
What is changing for French mortgages? From February 2024, mortgage applicants who have seen their application for a French mortgage refused will have the right to ask the bank for …
French tax and finance law changes for 2024
In France, the tax year for individuals is the calendar year and here are some of the French tax and finance law changes for 2024: French minimum wage increased …
Visas could be granted to British second home owners in France
UPDATE February 2024. The proposition was defeated by the French senate, but campaigners and the Senator who proposed the law, Martine Berthet, have not given up and want to re-propose …