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
Top 3 tips: get started on saving for a deposit by Michelle Jefferson
For young people, or even first-time buyers of any age, saving for a mortgage deposit can be quite daunting. The difficulty boils down to saving as much as possible while … Read More
It may be time to invest your cash
Is your wealth protected from the damaging effects of inflation? Many people underestimate the damaging effect of low interest and high inflation on their cash savings. A continued period of … Read More