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The election machines for the main political parties rolled into action last week, and with just 31 days until the general election, politicians are keen to get their messages across, while taking carefully worded pot-shots at the opposition. This meant that Parliament was officially dissolved on Tuesday so electioneering could commence the following day.  However,…

It was a relatively sedate week in financial markets, as Sterling strengthened against most major global currencies. Equities were up slightly in GBP terms, while Fixed Income also rose by +0.25% in GBP hedged terms. Brexit related metrics were largely unchanged, as markets await the results of the forthcoming festive election. Global bonds maintained their…

Brexit shenanigans dominated the headlines last week as the UK’s departure from the EU drags on, and on, and on. While Prime Minister Johnson eventually reached a majority agreement, it failed to go to a vote in the House of Commons over the weekend as MPs deemed the narrow window of, 3 days, too narrow….

Another week where politics dominated the markets.  It started with news that the US and China had reached a ‘phase one’ trade agreement, which boils down to being a truce.  For the time being the US has agreed to suspend the increases in tariffs and China has agreed to increase their agricultural purchases.  The key…

More people are considering ethical investing. If you’re thinking about incorporating values, there are three key strategies that are used, read on to find out which one might be right for you. The amount of assets that are invested whilst considering the impact it will have has increased. More investors than ever before are taking…

Regularly reviewing your pension is important for ensuring you’re on the right track. We’ve got a checklist of seven things you should know or check about your pension. Research suggests thousands could be missing out on investment returns in their pension because they haven’t updated their retirement age. Remaining engaged with your pension can help…

Bonds are often an integral part of an investment portfolio; here we take a closer look at what they are and what you should consider when creating a balanced investment proposition. Bonds are a common feature in many investment portfolios, alongside stocks, shares and cash assets. But how do they fit into your investment portfolio…

If you’re thinking about investing for your child’s future, you may be worried about how to go about it. These five questions can help you identify the level of risk and the product that’s right for your goals. Children born today have a one in four chance of celebrating their 100th birthday. It’s progress that…