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July was another good month for equity markets, with declining inflationary pressure and resilient economic data. However, central banks remained hawkish, Simon Watts explains.

Moving to another country can be a big upheaval and planning ahead is vital. Senior wealth planners Adrian Crowe and Yash Naidoo explore the financial aspects of moving to the UK, with a particular focus on tax planning.

Are we seeing a return to the ‘old normal’? Bonds are back and active managers want to utilise the opportunity for clients, by targeting attractive bonds and avoiding the worst. Louis Hutchings explains.

One upside to the steady stream of central bank rate hikes is that higher interest is now finally being paid on cash savings. After years in which returns on cash were virtually zero, savings accounts paying over 5% may sound appealing, but is cash an answer for your long-term goals?

As more of us reach the age of 100, financial planning is vital to ensure we have enough money to fund our lifestyles through a potentially long retirement.

Despite many challenges and ongoing uncertainties, Q2 saw global markets post yet another set of strong equity returns after what was an already solid start to the year, Simon Watts explains.

Met office figures revealed that spring 2023 was one of the dullest in history, with the UK seeing only 70% of the season’s average sunshine and more than its average rainfall. Although the weather picked up in June, can the same be said for the UK property market? UK inflation finally fell below 10% in April, but it has proved stickier than expected and investor concerns over further rate increases from the Bank of England have caused more upset in mortgage markets.

May was all about the US debt ceiling discussions and a quest for stocks invested in artificial intelligence. These moves saw a rally in technology stocks while the rest of the global equity markets remained broadly unchanged. Simon Watts explains.

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

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.

During the programme, we covered an overview of the markets and how we are managing our clients’ investments, how we help our clients fulfil their borrowing needs, and how to avoid emotions getting in the way of your plans.

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

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?

For high-net-worth clients with more complex borrowing needs, Chiraag Patel explains how private banks can offer a more tailored lending solution.

As we look towards another year of inflation and market turmoil, rising interest rates and the predictability of returns from cash in the bank may appeal. But is cash really a solution for your long-term goals?