11/24/2023
UK Autumn Statement reaction
Schroders economic and investment experts respond to the UK Government's Autumn Statement.
Comment, Analysis & Research
11/24/2023
Autumn Statement 2023: Triple lock maintained to give 8.5% state pension increase next April
Sian Steele, Head of Tax at professional services and wealth management firm Evelyn Partners, asks if the state pension triple lock is sustainable over the long term
11/23/2023
Government plans to exit stake in NatWest 'symbolic'
As such, we believe it is the fundamentals of the business which are more important in driving share price performance rather than any technical overhang from a shareholder reducing their stake.
11/23/2023
Upfront costs biggest barrier to green home improvements
In the UK, homes are one of the highest emitting sectors, with the 28 million residential properties accounting for 16% of the UK’s total carbon missions.
11/23/2023
UBP Investment Outlook 2024
After a break, they then pick up afresh in January in the Middle East, Asia and on additional dates in Europe.
11/23/2023
Phil Jeynes: Loss of AIG Life is not all bad news
AIG is different: it has decent market share
11/23/2023
The share of executives recognizing the business case for sustainability has tripled in the last year
The improved understanding of the ROI hasn’t translated into increased investment yet, however the last 12 months saw significant progress in sustainability roadmaps and shifts in business models
11/23/2023
Hunt’s national insurance cut: robbing Peter to pay Paul?
Fortunately, chancellor Jeremy Hunt managed not to damage trust in UK Plc, though many of the most egregious policy quandaries remain in place.
11/22/2023
Balancing the risk and rewards of investing
There are other times when the balance between risk and reward are ‘about right’, including the volatile situation we find ourselves in today.
11/22/2023
Baillie Gifford: Our Managed fund became ‘over attractive’ to advisers
Assets in the firm’s multi-asset flagship have dropped from over £9bn at the height of the pandemic to around £5bn now, after the ‘hot money’ from advisers dried up.
11/22/2023
Greater personalisation may encourage greater saving and investing in UK although there are limits to how much, PIMFA research finds
The research sought the views of those that described themselves as advised investors, DIY investors and non-investors.
11/22/2023
Transaction R&Co strengthens its regional presence with the opening of an office in Bordeaux
This signifies our commitment to providing differentiated and highly specialised advice in the region.
11/22/2023
European real estate: capitalising on market dislocations
As liquidity is unlikely to recover to the levels seen in the past six years, investors in the sector will be looking at longer holding periods and could turn to private lenders to increase their risk-adjusted returns.
11/22/2023
UK risks squandering early net zero leadership
Recent months have seen criticism mount for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who has been accused of backsliding on many of the government’s previous climate commitments.
11/21/2023
Five Key Questions on the draft UK financial regulatory diversity and inclusion rules
The Regulators have collaborated on the draft rules to ensure consistent application to dual regulated firms.
11/21/2023
Novia founder and former CEO Bill Vasilieff dies aged 68
Chair of Soderberg & Partners
11/20/2023
How I invest: 3 SIPP millionaires talk portfolios
The theory is that this rule allows you to take a steady 4% stream of income while maintaining sufficient funds that can be used to provide an income in future years.
11/20/2023
How FLOA became the leader in the split payment market?
Focus on these solutions presented during our “Pa(y)ving The Way” event in Brussels dedicated to payments.
11/20/2023
Yikri wins European Microfinance Award 2023
Yikri wins European Microfinance Award 2023 for its commitment to addressing the complex challenges of food security and nutrition in Burkina Faso
11/20/2023
SJP, L&G, LSEG ‘barely achieving compliance’ on modern slavery
Charity fund manager CCLA threatens to vote against firms that fail to engage on modern slavery