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Taking your first steps in investing: what to consider

Taking your first steps in investing: what to consider

Getting started in the world of finance can be confusing. There are many factors to take into account and, above all, a lot of ambient noise. When should I begin? How much should I start with? What type of product should I invest in?

Escalation in the Middle East: how will it affect the economy?

Escalation in the Middle East: how will it affect the economy?

The Israeli attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus (Syria) on April 1 and Iran's response 12 days later have caused an increase in tensions in the Middle East, where the situation was already particularly complicated following Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel and the resulting impact on the Palestinian population.

Alternative assets: portfolio diversification with these funds

Alternative assets: portfolio diversification with these funds

Alternative assets are a good way to diversify the portfolio, and MAPFRE knows it. Since 2018, the Group has worked to have greater exposure to this area and explore new investment opportunities: as of last year, €1.35 billion had been committed to this type of asset.

How do interest rates affect bonds?

How do interest rates affect bonds?

Fixed income is shaping up to be "the star asset" this year, although uncertainty regarding interest rate movements could put some investors off. Juan Nozal, fund manager of MAPFRE AM, explains how these movements impact bond prices and yields.

Beatriz Ranea, recognised as best fixed-income manager

Beatriz Ranea, recognised as best fixed-income manager

Beatriz Ranea has received the best manager award in the Bonds - Global Short Term category at the 2024 Awards to the best Fund Managers and Groups, presented by specialist publication Citywire Spain, for her management of the MAPFRE Short Term Euro product.

MAPFRE’s growing commitment to the best financial agents

MAPFRE’s growing commitment to the best financial agents

MAPFRE’s most valuable asset is its extensive network of agents in the markets it operates in. The Group has the largest distribution network in Spain in terms of size and capacity—part of the company’s DNA when it comes to the insurance business. .

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