It was another quietish week for markets overall with global equities ending up around 1% or so. Meanwhile, government bond yields edged slightly lower following sharp declines the previous week. … Read More
Financial Advice: What’s really in it for me?
It is common that people we know, be it family, friends, teachers or colleagues, try to help (or even steer) our life journeys from childhood to retirement. But do they … Read More
In the Eye of the Storm
Look at the headline move in global equities last week and you would have no idea that the financial sector is facing its biggest test since the global financial crisis. … Read More
This Time is Different
Equity markets last week lost 3.6% in local currency terms and 4.4% in sterling terms, more than reversing their gain of 1.8% the previous week. A hawkish Fed and an … Read More
International Women’s Day – Hear from some of our fantastic females at Kingswood
Jess McGuigan What does International Women’s Day mean to you? International Women’s Day is an opportunity for us to celebrate the achievements of women and acknowledge improvements to gender … Read More
A Tug of War
Equity markets rose 1.8% last week, reversing the bulk of the previous week’s decline. China led the way with a 3.3% gain. Meanwhile, bonds had a mixed week with yields … Read More
How trusts can help with Inheritance Tax (IHT) planning
IHT receipts to His Majesties Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have been on the rise for over a decade, with Government statistics suggesting further increases. Yet at the same time, the … Read More
Good News is, Once Again, Bad News
Markets were broadly weaker across the globe as a raft of positive economic data suggested the inflation beast is far from tamed – meaning that interest rates will continue to … Read More
Soft, Hard or No Landing
Last week was a busy one on the data front. But while government bond yields continued their recent upward move, rising another 0.1% or so, global equities ended the week … Read More
How can I ensure that my portfolio is as tax efficient as possible?
It is important to consider spreading investments across various “tax wrappers” to gain the associated tax benefits. When looking to invest for the longer term, in addition to the selection … Read More