The equity rally resumed last week. The bout of nerves triggered by the escalation of US-Iran tensions proved short-lived as both sides signalled there would be no further tit-for-tat retaliation. … Read More
2020 – significantly lower returns likely than in 2019
2019 was a stellar year for equity markets. Global equities returned 27% and 22% on a total return basis in local currency and sterling terms, respectively. The US once again … Read More
Kingswood continues US expansion with second strategic acquisition
• 85% majority interest to be acquired in Chalice Wealth Advisors and Chalice Capital Partners in San Diego, California, subject to regulatory approval • Transaction provides Kingswood with a strong … Read More
Lindsey McMurray and Howard Garland appointed to Kingswood Board
• Follows Pollen Street’s injection of £80m permanent growth capital to create a global, scalable wealth management business • Kingswood’s current share price is significantly undervalued given the upside growth … Read More
Trade to remain centre stage
The initial market reaction to the thumping majority gained by the Conservatives was pretty much as expected. UK equities rallied across the board, with domestically focused sectors and small/mid cap … Read More
Conservative Victory – how much further upside for UK assets?
The Conservatives have won 364 seats and their largest majority since 1987. Not surprisingly UK markets have reacted favourably now the spectre of a hard-left Labour government has disappeared. At … Read More
Kingswood ends transformative year with senior promotions and appointments
• Leigh Philpot assumes the role of Head of Wealth, Rupert Thompson promoted to Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer and David Winckler becomes Associate Director • Paul Surguy joins Kingswood from Kleinwort … Read More
Conservatives on track to win a majority
Equities remain hostage to the incessant swings in sentiment over the state of the US-China trade talks. Last week started with Trump saying it might be better to wait until … Read More
A sense of perspective is key
After two weeks of little change, the rally in global equities resumed last week. US-China trade negotiations remain centre stage and the presumption is very much that a limited deal … Read More
The UK – not quite out of the woods yet
With under three weeks to go to the UK general election, it is looking increasingly likely that the Conservatives will be returned with a majority. They remain at least 12% … Read More