Millions battling with financial hardship, relationship stress and sleepless nights Fear, worry and stress are normal responses to perceived or real threats, and at times when we are faced with … Read More
Murky Times
Last week was really a story of more of the same as far as markets were concerned. Volatility remained heightened with US equities jumping a hefty 3% on Wednesday, only … Read More
How much income will you receive from your State Pension?
Knowing what to expect can be an important part of planning for life after work How much do you think you’ll need to fund your retirement? Of course, the answer … Read More
Stagflation Beckons
Equity markets have been volatile over the last week but overall lost further ground. Global equities fell 1.9% in local currency terms and are now down 10.5% year-to-date and only … Read More
Create a better world to live and retire in
Pension investments to harness a more sustainable planet Few people are aware of what their workplace pension invests in, let alone how their pension provider incorporates Environmental, Social and Governance … Read More
3 tips: Dealing with stressed clients in risk of making poor decisions
Luke’s 3 tips to consider when dealing with a client who is at risk of making poor financial decisions due to stress It’s a well-known fact that stress can cloud … Read More
Testing Times
Equity markets ended last week on a distinctly sour note with the US down 2.7% on Friday. Markets have also opened lower today with Chinese equities faring worst, hit by … Read More
Climate change is upon us
Blog by David Winckler, Kingswood Senior Investment Analyst Humans have ignored the impact of global warming for far too long. We are now faced with the immense challenge of turning … Read More
Time to bring your pensions together?
3.6 million Britons have lost track of their pension savings The more old pensions you have, the easier it is to end up losing one. Tracing pensions from years ago … Read More
Choppy Waters
Equity markets unwound over the past week a further bit of their rebound from their low on 8 March. Global equities lost 1.5% and are now down some 4.5% from … Read More