08/22/2022
Schroders: Economic and Strategy Viewpoint - Q3 2022
In the quarterly update to our forecasts, we examine the impact that rapidly rising interest rates could have on global economic growth.
Comment, Analysis & Research
08/22/2022
Challenges of tomorrow are the focus of Guernsey Sustainable Finance Week
Sustainable Finance Week will highlight current and important issues for the broader finance community and features industry leading keynote speakers, panel sessions, fireside chats and networking opportunities.
08/22/2022
UK inflation predicted to hit 19% by January
Shifts in energy prices will lead to inflation "entering the stratosphere", Citi bank say.
08/22/2022
Slowdown in fund managers’ recession fears
These flickers of optimism have been reflected in markets, with the FTSE 100 rising 4 per cent in the past month, and the Dax nudging up 5 per cent.
08/19/2022
Inflation surges to 10.1%: Mortgage borrowers urged to act as lenders get ahead of the BoE curve
The raised possibility of an increase in Bank Rate to 2.25% next month should really focus the minds of borrowers who can take steps to try and lock in at rates that are on the market now.
08/19/2022
Waverton MPS rebalances but remains neutral on equities
Deploying cash build-up
08/19/2022
KPMG comments on today’s inflation figures
“Double-digit inflation and slowing growth heralds stagflation for the UK economy” says Yael Selfin, Chief Economist at KPMG UK.
08/19/2022
‘Effective management of human capital increasingly critical to company success,’ says NBIM
World’s biggest sovereign wealth fund publishes new expectation document for the more than 9,000 companies in which it is invested globally
08/19/2022
New data shows small businesses received £21.3 billion in COVID-19 local authority business support grants
COVID-19 grants supported businesses in many sectors of the economy, including accommodation and food services, wholesale and retail, and arts, entertainment and recreation.
08/19/2022
The Openwork Partnership announces an update on its half year trading and Dividend
“The increase in adviser numbers also demonstrates the value that advice firms find in joining an established network such as The Openwork Partnership, both operationally and as a model for ownership.”
08/18/2022
UK inflation hits double figures yet still remains a long way off peak
As such, the Bank is likely to respond at its next monetary policy meeting with yet another 50 basis points interest rate rise in an attempt to combat it.
08/18/2022
Hot in the city: why investors should care about soaring temperatures
As heatwaves become more frequent, city centre buildings will need to adapt. For investors in global cities, keeping a close eye on weather data will become vital.
08/17/2022
Europe’s gas crisis: what does it mean for investors?
Europe faces high gas prices and potential shortages as supply from Russia dwindles.
08/17/2022
Persimmon remains well on track despite ongoing headwinds
The company remains a highly profitable business with an operating margin of 31%, slightly ahead of this time last year.
08/16/2022
US/China ‘chip’ race centres on Taiwan’s expertise
The European Union has proposed similar legislation and Japan passed an economic security law in May 2022.
08/16/2022
One in three investors 'vulnerable': Boring Money
One in five of all investors classified themselves as vulnerable.
08/16/2022
UK jobs market ignoring signs of impending recession
Employees did see their pay, excluding bonuses, rise by 4.7% from April to June
08/16/2022
Locational quality 2022: Aargau down two places; Schaffhausen in competition with Lucerne
The Canton of Aargau has suffered the biggest ranking loss, dropping two places to lie just behind Nidwalden and Schwyz in 7th place.
08/15/2022
Rathbone Global Opps piles into ‘crown jewel’ stocks
The managers of the Rathbone Global Opportunities fund took advantage of market weakness to add several ‘crown jewel’ businesses to the portfolio over a bruising second quarter.
08/15/2022
How does inflation affect insurance-linked securities?
Inflation impacts insurance-linked securities (ILS) in a range of ways that investors in other asset types may not be familiar with.