Lifestyling: the Achilles heel in DC pensions

Why too much derisking – the accepted orthodoxy in UK defined contribution pensions – is a bad thing.

Multi-Manager Perspectives: Getting to grips with sticky US inflation

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In the first few trading sessions in the aftermath of the election result we saw US equities responding very positively to a decisive election result.

Will trade wars end the Equity Bull market?

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Assessing the impact of Trump-era trade tariffs.

Multi-Manager Perspectives: What to expect under Trump 2.0

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It has been a huge week in financial markets with equities rallying strongly in the aftermath of the US Presidential election, which delivered a swift and decisive result.

2024 Autumn Budget

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On 30 October 2024 the UK Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, delivered her Autumn Statement Budget.
We explore the announced taxation changes and what they might mean for a financial planning strategy.

Britain’s big Budget – will it work?

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The sheer scale of the fiscal changes in the recent budget were surprising, and confirmed growing fears around tax rises. But might UK businesses respond by boosting productivity?

Looking beyond the UK Budget

The new UK government’s first Budget looks set to be an historic event.

Multi-Manager Perspectives: US prediction markets appear to have decided the election result already

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It has been a reasonably tough week in markets with both equities and bonds struggling for momentum.

Taxes and the UK Budget

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In the run up to the much-anticipated Budget we take a closer look at the UK’s finances and explore the Chancellor’s options.

Will there be any good news in the Budget?

Taxes set to rise but the economy is improving.