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Market Participants Survey results - April 2026

Expectations for monetary policy from experts in UK rates markets.

House prices rise despite uncertainty but mortgage risks remain

Part of that resilience reflects improving conditions in the mortgage market.

Spanish Inflation Unexpectedly Quickens Further Beyond 2%

Spanish inflation unexpectedly accelerated further beyond the European Central Bank’s 2% target, supporting market expectations that interest rates will be raised this year due to the Iran war.

Reaction as Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75%

Inflation came in at 3.3% last month, higher than expected, while uncertainty linked to the Iran conflict continues to cloud the economic picture.

Prices for residential property rose by 1.5% in the first quarter of 2026.

Nationwide, prices for both single-family homes (+1.1%) and condominiums (+1.8%) increased.

Budget-driven tax changes spur young wealthy Britons to double down on smarter financial planning

In response to changes announced in the 2025 Autumn Budget and broader tax changes, this younger demographic is acting far more quickly than their older counterparts.

Ludivine and Chloé - Two paths, one shared ambition: Empowering women to take action

Chloé Pelle moves effortlessly between the rugby sevens fields, where she competed at the highest international level, and her role as a cybersecurity engineer at Societe Generale..

How to Use Charitable Giving as Part of Your Philanthropy Strategy

That’s a welcome lifeline for many charities, as the number of regular donations is falling amid a cost-of-living crisis and lack of interest.

Is there a perfect time to enter the equity market?

Changeable equity markets can feel unnerving but, over a longer time horizon, staying invested matters much more than trying to time the market to perfection.

Legacy rules ‘undermine’ Consumer Duty goals, research finds

The findings are based on a three-arm randomised controlled trial of 1,500 UK savings customers.

Confidence and Education Gap, not access, is the biggest barrier to investing in Investment Trusts in the UK

The survey of more than 2,000 UK adults reveals a stark divide in financial literacy and confidence between investors and cash savers.

Strong UK savings culture – but persistent investment gap

Research by the campaign reveals around seven million adults in the UK hold at least £10,000 in cash savings.

Insurance CROs are faced with an evolving risk landscape defined by speed, volatility and interconnection – EY/IIF Survey

At the same time, the risk landscape is becoming more complex, with cyber exposures increasingly linked to third-party dependencies, expanding data privacy requirements and more sophisticated attack vectors.

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Market Participants Survey results - April 2026

House prices rise despite uncertainty but mortgage risks remain

Spanish Inflation Unexpectedly Quickens Further Beyond 2%

Reaction as Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75%

Prices for residential property rose by 1.5% in the first quarter of 2026.

Budget-driven tax changes spur young wealthy Britons to double down on smarter financial planning

Ludivine and Chloé - Two paths, one shared ambition: Empowering women to take action

How to Use Charitable Giving as Part of Your Philanthropy Strategy

Is there a perfect time to enter the equity market?

Legacy rules ‘undermine’ Consumer Duty goals, research finds

Confidence and Education Gap, not access, is the biggest barrier to investing in Investment Trusts in the UK

Strong UK savings culture – but persistent investment gap

Insurance CROs are faced with an evolving risk landscape defined by speed, volatility and interconnection – EY/IIF Survey

Transfer Pricing in Swiss Asset Management: Where challenges are likely to emerge in 2026

Central bank independence – why it matters

Messaging to a public with its own view on central bank confidence

London learns to share the spotlight

Drop in UK unemployment isn’t all it seems

Gen Z more likely to save with 22% already at £10,000 milestone

Skills shortages risk stalling mid-market growth