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Positioning portfolios for long‑term growth during periods of volatility
March 27th 2026

Positioning portfolios for long‑term growth during periods of volatility

The first few months of 2026 have shown just how quickly markets can change direction. After a steady start to the year, rising tensions in the Middle East pushed oil and energy prices higher, leading to some of the biggest daily moves we’ve seen in decades.

How gold and geopolitics collided to drive a market surge
February 16th 2026

How gold and geopolitics collided to drive a market surge

Over the past month, gold has been front‑page news after one of its sharpest moves in decades. Prices climbed more than 13%, the biggest monthly rise since 1999, before quickly reversing.

Q2 Market Update: Staying on the front foot in 2025
July 16th 2025

Q2 Market Update: Staying on the front foot in 2025

Tariff tensions and escalating conflict in the Middle East have triggered volatility throughout the second quarter of 2025, resulting in dramatic declines and record-breaking highs.

How we are positioning our portfolios for long-term growth
March 10th 2025

How we are positioning our portfolios for long-term growth

In today’s rapidly evolving investment landscape, navigating the market requires both strategic foresight and disciplined execution. To do this, we carefully analyse current economic conditions, market trends, and emerging opportunities to optimise our portfolio positioning for sustainable long-term growth.

Investing in gender equality and empowerment
January 17th 2025

Investing in gender equality and empowerment

Throughout the year, we celebrate women on occasions such as Women’s Month, Mother’s Day, and International Women’s Day. These days focus on honouring their contributions and highlighting the ongoing fight for gender equality and empowerment. However, it’s important to consistently go beyond these moments to truly support the rights and potential of every woman and girl, but to also recognise the broader advantages of investing in gender equality.

Balancing AI and innovation with environmental responsibilities
September 10th 2024

Balancing AI and innovation with environmental responsibilities

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of modern life in recent years, revolutionising industries across the board, from healthcare and finance to transportation. Hailed as a game-changer, AI’s transformative potential is certainly undeniable. But as you next ask Chat-GPT to plan your perfect holiday, have you considered the hidden cost?

Green bonds: A rapidly growing market for sustainable investments
April 26th 2023

Green bonds: A rapidly growing market for sustainable investments

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

Beyond the headlines: Investing in an age of AI, debt and geopolitical change
September 23, 2026

Beyond the headlines: Investing in an age of AI, debt and geopolitical change

Using international income to secure a UK mortgage
September 7, 2026

Using international income to secure a UK mortgage

Our international lending process
September 7, 2026

Our international lending process