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Can sustainable investments offer sound financial returns as well as sound environmental practices in the fight against climate change?

During the week of 15 May 2023, investor sentiment was buoyed by a more positive tone in the US debt ceiling negotiations. But continued tightness in labour markets prompted more hawkish comments from central banks on their determination to reduce inflation.

The week of 8 May 2023 was a mixed week for markets. US equities and bonds advanced as investor confidence grew following better than expected inflation data. However, weaker data releases renewed fears of a slowdown and led to a risk-off sentiment.

April was a quieter month for markets as attention focused on further rate increases, given stronger economic data and signs of more persistent inflation. Simon Watts explains.

As we celebrate the coronation of King Charles III, we look back at the late Queen’s coronation in 1953 and how Britain has changed over the last 70 years.

The latest issue of Opportunity focuses on the flexibility of bespoke lending, wealth planning for a long life well lived, and how women can plan for financial independence, plus all our recent company news.

In the face of growing environmental and social challenges, Madhushree Agarwal explores what green bonds can offer investors.

The week of 17 April 2023 saw contradictory reports from the US as the labour market showed signs of cooling, but business activity expanded more than expected. Central banks remained hawkish with further rate rises expected in May.

The week of 10 April 2023 was a better week for markets as softer than expected inflation reports in the US and signs of slowing growth raised investor hopes of a pause in rate hikes.

The first quarter of 2023 proved to be no less eventful than 2022, although despite this, returns for the major asset classes were positive over the period, as market movements were mainly dominated by central bank action and rhetoric.

While parents and grandparents have been property lenders for many years, the recent rise in mortgage rates and the cost of living crisis have led to far more help for the next generation. But does this support have long-term, unforeseen ramifications?