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The 2022 growth plan – Assessing the implications

Businesses and other non-domestic energy users will also see energy prices discounted by around 60% for six months

The UK’s new government goes for broke

At this stage, it is hard to see the spending offering a lasting path to economic growth.

“Expert” investors believe sustainable investing is most likely to drive long-term returns

This is among the sustainability-focused findings of Schroders’ Global Investor Study 2022, which have been revealed today.

British debt cost rises and sterling sinks after new economic plan

Cuts in income taxes, property taxes, the exemption for foreign visitors and the suppression of a rise in corporate taxes are the objectives of the Government to give a boost to households and companies.

Credit Suisse: The Enemy Within

Credit Suisse shares are now worth $4 dollars each and its market valuation stands at $11 billion.

The Rise of Fiscal Dominance

It should not be forgotten that, as the global financial crisis unfolded, the US Federal Reserve led the response by cutting interest rates to zero and deploying its balance sheet for the first time in its history to battle the deflationary shock.

Rate rise expectations are hammering gold

Investors have been voting with their feet and reducing their gold positions, because the combination of high short-term interest rates and lower inflation expectations has reduced gold’s appeal.

Swiss franc hits record high against euro

The euro also fell to a 20-year low against the US dollar.

Financial Resilience Survey

We're asking a number of firms to complete this survey to help us understand how the current financial climate is impacting FCA solo-regulated firms.

Brewin Dolphin awards community grants to local good causes

Since its inception in 2013, coming up for its tenth year, the Brewin Dolphin community grants programme has donated over £240,000 to local good causes.

Property transactions could soar if stamp duty rumours are true

Part of the reason why the housing market defied expectations during the various lockdowns was due in part to the frenzy whipped up by the stamp duty holiday put in place by Sunak.

Energy plan for businesses could be too little too late for some

This plan will last for six months, starting in October, and then Liz Truss has said there may be some additional support which will be targeted at vulnerable businesses following a review in three months.

The Pound slips to the lowest level against the US Dollar since 1985

On the 30th anniversary of 'Black Wednesday' when Sterling crashed out of the Exchange Rate Mechanism, Sterling has dipped to its lowest level versus the US Dollar since 1985

Speech by Charlotte Gerken

Who’s concentrating? Trends in the life insurance sector and the need for strong reinsurance and investment risk management

UK small and mid caps: how much bad news is already priced in?

Our experienced investors in the UK explain how they’re looking at the stock market amid growing fears over the country's economic outlook.

Surviving ‘Total War‘

“Sweat saves blood.” - Erwin Rommel.

Schroders Recession Dashboard: why we’re on high alert

It’s clear to see from our dashboard how the blistering pace of US interest rate rises is taking effect, supporting our belief a US recession is the likely outcome.

Customers consider insurers as preferred providers for physical and financial wellness advice

Over two thirds of customers are interested in physical and financial wellness,yet only 8% of insurers have established the necessary capabilities

The future of wealth is female

This rising financial power is to be celebrated, but it is also something for which women and their wider families need to prepare.

Why integrate private equity in your investments?

They are increasing in number, including in France, and often operate in the technology and digital sectors.

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