Equity markets slipped back a little last week following their recovery over the previous two weeks. But it is government bonds, rather than equities, which remain the real focus of … Read More
Gifting generation
Older family members supporting younger generation through the pandemic Young people have been one of the worst-affected groups from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, particularly in terms of the labour market … Read More
Time to be Small
Equity markets recovered some of their mojo last week. Global equities gained 2.0%-2.5% in sterling and local currency terms respectively and are now only 0.5%-1.0% below their mid-February peak. In … Read More
Breaking up is hard to do
Managing the financial impact of divorce When long-term relationships split up, there are a host of implications for mortgages, savings, tax and Wills requiring careful consideration to avoid hardship. If … Read More
‘New Age’ of self-employment
Changes in how people save, invest and plan for retirement Self-employment plays a vital role towards the UK’s economy. In recent years the number of people who are self-employed has … Read More
Storm in an Equity Teacup
Bond markets were once again the centre of attention last week, with government bond yields continuing their upward climb. 10-year yields in the UK and US rose another 0.10%-0.15% to … Read More
Tax saving opportunities
It’s time to identify, plan for and potentially mitigate your tax burdens The Government has spent hundreds of billions on measures to support businesses and jobs, and fight the coronavirus … Read More
Bonding with Equities
Global equities slipped back last week, retreating 1.5% in sterling terms, and have also opened lower this morning. These declines, however, follow two weeks of strong gains and are nothing … Read More
Why cash may not be king
How much of your wealth do you currently hold in cash? One paradox of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is that even as businesses have shut down and jobs have disappeared, … Read More