The equity market rally paused last week with global equities little changed in local currency terms. Even so, this still leaves markets up a hefty 10% so far this month … Read More
New rescue deal for jobs and firms
Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveils three extra support measures Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, unveiled further support on 22 October 2020 for jobs and workers impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Acquisition of Regency Investment Services
Acquisition of Regency Investment Services – Egham, Surrey We are pleased to announce that Kingswood Holdings Limited has completed the acquisition of Regency Investment Services Limited (Regency), a high-quality IFA business which operates from Egham, Surrey. The … Read More
Vaccines – More Cummings than Goings
The rally in equities continued last week with global equities gaining 2.5% and breaking through their all-time highs earlier in the year. Equities are up a further 1.5-2.0% today. The … Read More
The critical factor
Life-changing cover, for life-changing events The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused many households to reassess their financial defences with the purchase of protection insurance. The diagnosis of a serious illness … Read More
Investment Outlook Q4
SUMMARY The pace of the global recovery has slowed following the initial sharp bounce The surge in coronavirus infections and new lockdowns suggest renewed declines in GDP in the UK … Read More
Biden and Vaccines – a potent combination
Global equities bounced close to 7% last week, more than reversing their 5% decline the previous week. They opened up another 1.5% this morning and were testing their all-time highs … Read More
Winter Economy Plan highlights
What you need to know about the Chancellor’s announcement At the end of September, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a new Winter Economy Plan, with new measures to support businesses and … Read More
There is no certainty but more uncertainty
We generally do our best not to repeat a title we’ve used recently but this one from a couple of weeks ago seems more apposite than ever. At the time … Read More
Lockdown 2.0
Global equities took a tumble last week, losing 5.0% in local currency terms. This left markets down some 7% from their early September high but still leaves them up some … Read More