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This is the latest update as to how we as a business are operating during the coronavirus pandemic.

The MSCI AC World was down -2.8% in Sterling terms and -3.3% in US Dollar terms, as emerging markets led the declines, while developed markets held up slightly better. But all eyes were really on the bond market as we detail here.

Financial markets struggled to make much headway during the week of 15 February, with rising bond yields potentially starting to weigh on other asset classes. The MSCI All Country World Index was down just over -1.50% in Sterling terms and -0.34%. Read our review to find out more.

The future of equity values is always a topic for debate. And while some believe that there will soon be a significant fall in the value of shares, Rebecca Cretney explains why we believe that, although risks remain, that is not necessarily the case.

Richie Griffiths considers the benefits of paying someone to manage your money, and suggests what you should look for when choosing an investment or wealth manager to help you with your finances.

The MSCI AC World Index rose by +0.8% in Sterling terms and +1.8% in US Dollar terms during the week of 8 February as major equity markets again delivered positive returns. Read our review to understand more.

Most calendars start on 1 January and end on 31 December, but not the UK personal tax year. Karen Bennett explains the history behind the date as we count down the days to the end of the 2020/21 tax year.

The week of 1 February saw all equity markets deliver positive returns, while the MSCI AC World Index rose by +4.1% in Sterling terms and +4.3% in US Dollar terms. Read our update to find out more.

Financial markets started the year full of optimism, but mostly ended the month in negative territory, as an early return to a more normal economic environment is a clear risk to current market valuations, as Andrew Yeadon’s update explains.

This is the latest update as to how we as a business are operating during the coronavirus pandemic.