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Why one MPS boss is sticking with Terry Smith

Our view is that he has added a lot of value for our clients over a long period of time.

Should investors increase allocations to fixed income?

Avoiding the traps in the asset class was the ‘biggest bullet to dodge in 2022’ EmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInPrint

Older generations ‘bridge gap’ to embrace impact investing

Furthermore, more than half said sustainable investing is bridging the gap between younger and older generations, and almost 70% reported sustainable investing is being embraced by the generation in charge of the family’s wealth.

Three triggers fuelling the 'great adviser retirement'

Regulation, client demands and markets are key reasons

Recessions first, then recovery

The most recent developments show that economic and financial pressures are easing.

New leadership in the working world

While motivation remains an important driver for success, it is no longer the be all and end all.

Swiss National Bank's Schlegel Says Too Early to Sound Inflation All Clear

Although low by international standards, Swiss inflation rose to 2.8% last year, outside the SNB's price stability target for prices to rise by up to 2% annually.

Monthly mortgage payments could drop by 25% by the end of the year according to Quilter

Those who purchased a property at this price and mortgage rate with a term of 25 years and an 80% loan to value ratio will be facing a monthly mortgage payment of £1,520.

We’re leaping up the rankings in the Social Mobility Employer Index

We’ve jumped 19 places in the sixth annual Social Mobility Employer Index reflecting our commitment to promoting socioeconomic diversity in the workplace.

How we've updated our Engagement Blueprint

Here's why and how Schroders has updated its inaugural Engagement Blueprint, which lays out our expectations of companies across six thematic areas.

Luxury boom shows the staying power of the ultra-rich

Many of our expectations about the spending patterns of the wealthy are being confounded

Large advice companies to create own platforms

Competition will get ‘fierce’ as providers look to modernise their propositions

Number of EU bankers earning above €1mn hits record following Brexit

Ranks of highest earners on continent grew more than 40% in 2021

10 tips for a cleaner, greener (and leaner) 2023

Top of many resolutions lists this year will be the perennial favourites – exercising more often and eating more healthily.

Four "flavours" of value for equity investors

Value stocks can be found in many areas of global equity markets, but four areas in particular are catching our attention.

Thematic review of retirement income advice

Since 2015, there has been a significant shift to consumers drawing an income from pension funds which remain invested.

UK pay surges 6.4% but real wages drop 2.6%

For regular pay, this is the strongest growth rate seen outside of the coronavirus pandemic period.

The Martin Lewis effect: Brits put financial trust in TV experts, but millennials and Gen Z keep it in the family

The research suggests that younger generations are much more likely to turn to family members for guidance in their financial decisions.

How continued double digit inflation impacts savings, pensions and budgets

This means that people must spend more money just to maintain their standard of living, and they may not be able to afford as much as they could before.

Have we finally found a solution to the lack of women in fund management?

Pathway to parity

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