04/22/2022
The Russia-Ukraine war, the impact on commodity prices and a new Covid outbreak in China are among the key uncertainties facing the global economy. Higher inflation is a universal concern, but the policy reaction is far from uniform.
04/21/2022
In the latest instalment of Simply Put, we explore the difference between macro and market real rates, and consider why market real rates are more influential for equities during periods of high inflation.
04/21/2022
“UK monthly property transactions have continued to slow, though pre-pandemic norms remain a long way off."
04/21/2022
Most gas in the UK is used for space heating or industrial processes, with relatively little used for making electricity.
04/21/2022
This year’s list highlights the 100 most innovative technology solution providers that are tackling digital transformation challenges and opportunities faced by investment firms, private banks and financial advisors.
04/20/2022
Philip Saunders, Co-Head of Multi-Asset Growth discusses the dramatic policy shift towards defence and energy spending in Europe, and explains why the conflict may mark a turning point in the world’s reliance on the US currency.
04/20/2022
It therefore seems timely, as part of our fortnightly Private Wealth Planning series, for Frederick Bjorn to answer your questions on the topic.
04/20/2022
Slowly shifting investor appetite will nevertheless leave select real estate markets, especially in European rented commercial and logistic property, as a partial hedge against inflation.
04/20/2022
As a result, her employer adopted a new hiring policy in order to, in her words, “mitigate future similar disruption within the administration team”.
04/20/2022
'Big uptake' in social bonds
04/20/2022
Sarah Coles, personal finance analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown, is a little more sanguine on the outlook for the market.
04/20/2022
In the growing area of private funds – funds open only to qualified, sophisticated investors with a lighter-touch regulatory model – the Channel Islands of Guernsey and Jersey are providing a valuable alternative.
04/20/2022
Over 90% of Swedish funds are classified as Article 8, whereas the European average is 24%. Some have argued that this substantial lead is due to discrepancies in SFDR interpretation, rather than a more sustainable offering.
04/19/2022
“Things are going to get a lot worse before they get worse.” - Lily Tomlin.
04/19/2022
Research from the High Pay Centre found the firms that did reduce the pay of bosses had more women directors
04/19/2022
Investment chiefs of Europe’s biggest private banks are not expecting stagflation to take hold but are braced for tougher times ahead in European markets.
04/19/2022
It was an important client and Alan worked overtime to get everything in order for the client’s loved ones, including valuable life policies and death in service benefit.
04/19/2022
Four of the so-called ‘Big Five’ tech stocks - Microsoft, Alphabet, Apple and Amazon - make up 10 of the top stocks held by ESG funds.
04/19/2022
The war in Ukraine has dampened global growth as waves of COVID-19 continue to roll across the world. Meanwhile, politics is back to the fore in Europe and America.
04/18/2022
While bigger pay rises would help ease the cost of living squeeze being felt by most British workers