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GDP growth not yet non-existent for the UK, but pain likely to come in 2024

We have also started to see hints that the pressure of the cost-of-living crisis is beginning to lift for households.

Consumer duty could spark new MPS wave

Recent Cerulli research highlights how consumer duty may push advisers who want to focus on models and cost towards model portfolios.

The Centi-Millionaire Report 2023

The Centi-Millionaire Report includes exclusive statistics on centi-millionaires provided by global wealth intelligence firm New World Wealth.

Long-term asset funds (LTAFs) and investment trusts: the pros and cons of both

Investors have long made use of a wide range of investment trusts focused on private markets. Recent regulatory change and innovation is bringing a wider choice, including the open-ended LTAF.

Global benchmark on workplace mental health suggests CEO leadership integral to healthy workplaces

This year’s benchmark, covering 110 of the world’s largest listed companies, found a continued lack of CEO advocacy on mental health.

Fundment offers advisers climate philanthropy tool

Through partnership with the Global Returns Project

Uncovering behavioural biases when investing

With the right approach, investors can counteract the behavioural biases that could otherwise lead them astray.

One in five parents use property wealth to help families onto ladder

‘Bank of Family’ holds £3.5trn in housing wealth

'Real world' maths more likely to treat UK epidemic of financial illiteracy than compulsory maths to 18

Financial hardships, as evidenced by the cost-of-living crises and global economic challenges, can be daunting.

Investing in private assets: what does the future hold?

Historically, the best years for private equity have often been the crisis years – 2001 or 2008 for instance.

The Emergence of a New Class of Super-Rich

This fast-growing global elite of highly influential super-wealthy movers and shakers boast investable assets of USD 100 million or more.

Small DB pension schemes need to be flexible to ensure insurance buy-out, as PwC analysis shows funding remains strong

Meanwhile PwC’s Low Reliance Index has had a record month with a surplus of £365bn.

Retirement advice market is entering a new and more challenging era

No one will have to buy an annuity” was seemingly interpreted by many as 'no one should buy an annuity'.

Volatile Bond Markets Drive Flight From Equity Funds

Outflows of £206m from equity funds

Schroders Institutional Investor Study 2023: Investors target sustainability and private assets amid energy transition opportunities as inflation concerns remain

The annual study, which spans 770 investors across 36 regions and US$34.7 trillion in assets, is a strong barometer of the investment appetite of investors across the globe.

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