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Foord opened its doors for business on 1 October 1981 in Market House, Greenmarket Square. Then known as Foord & Meintjes, founders Dave Foord and Liston Meintjes were joined by receptionist Loretta Macleod (retired…

Global equities fell after seven straight months of gains. US bourses underperformed as tapering considerations pushed rates higher and economic growth concerns grew. European stocks also fell as energy concerns,…

The good things in life take time to be cultivated and enjoyed—why should investing be any different? Foord Singapore portfolio manager JC XUE reminds us that slowing down can be powerful.

Global equities rose for the seventh straight month as corporate earnings again delivered ahead of expectations, especially in the US. The bullish sentiment persisted despite slowing global economic growth and…

The savings industry likes to complicate matters by trying to place fund managers into a myriad of style boxes. Foord Singapore portfolio manager Ishreth Hassen writes that Foord eschews manager style labels and…

Bitcoin and a slew of other cryptocurrencies are gaining traction as alternatives to fiat currencies as mediums of exchange. We asked portfolio manager WILLIAM FRASER whether they might also challenge gold as the…