08/26/2022
When are the second cost-of-living payment and £400 energy rebate due?
Some households received a first payment to assist with the soaring cost of living in July, with a second due in the autumn.
Comment, Analysis & Research
08/26/2022
UK consumers resisting pressure to trade down online, says IMRG Capgemini
This is particularly the case for mid-market retailers, which saw positive growth in July at +4% (and June at +1%).
08/26/2022
'Biggest strike of the summer': More than 100,000 postal workers walk off the job
The CWU members are in a dispute with their employer Royal Mail over pay and efficiencies.
08/26/2022
$25,857: the cost of trying to time the market
When markets fall, the natural instinct is to sell. Our research highlights down to the dollar (and pound) precisely how much it can cost to miss the stock market’s best days.
08/26/2022
IFAs’ wish list for a new chancellor
Morris said this would be paid for by a windfall tax, though appreciated that this would be a “double whammy” for energy companies.
08/26/2022
Greek private sector bank deposits rise in July
Greece's economy expanded in January-to-March at a faster pace compared to last year's fourth quarter but its growth rate decelerated on an annual basis.
08/25/2022
Swiss Banking on a Wild Goose Chase with the EU
Private bankers tend to gripe, usually to anyone within earshot, about how everyone and everything is always conspiring to get between them and their clients.
08/25/2022
Evelyn Partners: We’ve turned away firms giving poor quality advice
Some firms have had to pay out millions in compensation for bad advice given by firms before they acquired them.
08/25/2022
Wealth managers falling short in addressing ESG problems
Improper ESG engagement is leading to retail underinvestment, finds study
08/24/2022
Industry Voice: How multi-asset managers are approaching 'unprecedented' times through sectors and factors
In May, consumer staples were the big trade and utilities, so all the defensives were dominating sector inflows.
08/23/2022
3 investment trust ideas that could help tackle inflation
We look at the potential benefits investment trusts can offer to income-seeking investors and share 3 investment trust ideas.
08/23/2022
How equity release by the older generation is helping first-time buyers
The findings also reveal that property wealth is progressively being seen as a usable asset for today rather than a legacy investment.
08/23/2022
Europe’s banks must reform to combat the rise of challengers
Business models need to be overhauled if incumbent banks are to keep up with new entrants
08/22/2022
Boss of world’s largest SWF puts cyber security at top of risk list
‘I’m worried about cyber more than I am about markets,’ says Nicolai Tangen.
08/22/2022
The golden rules to retirement planning: Piecing together the pension puzzle
In the second of our retirement series, we look at what you need to do to fund the lifestyle you want when you retire.
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.
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.