US jobs strength pushes back interest rate cut forecasts yet further. Meanwhile, higher rates and changing business needs keeps squeezing commercial property.

Your fundraising journey – hear from an investor

Welcome to our Inspired Sounds, and our second guest! In the next two episodes, we speak to Anastasiya Elfimova, Head of Originations at Hg. Anastasiya talks about investment criteria, how a business’s growth capabilities influence the decision-making process, and the fundamentals of establishing a good working relationship. We also cover the importance of a strong management team, choosing your investors wisely, and planning when to take the business to your chosen investor (it’s never too early!).

No change to monetary policy is expected this week, but investors will be eager for any clue about the Bank of England’s thoughts on inflation and interest rate cuts.

Resetting finances, setting goals and encouraging your clients to take control of their plans.

UK retail sales slumped in December while inflation went in the other direction. Is the UK now in recession, albeit the mildest of the mild?

By working with your clients to set clear retirement goals and considering a range of financial planning issues, you can help them make the most of their golden years.

We’ll help your clients enter a new chapter of their lives with the confidence that they’re making the most of their hard-earned savings.

Inheritance tax can eat up a large portion of an individual’s wealth when they pass away, so it’s important to account for this when planning for retirement.

Inflation and interest rates are expected to stay at higher altitudes than we’ve been used to in recent times. We discuss the factors behind this, and what this could mean for your clients’ investments.

Pessimism about UK equities is widely held. If it’s based on misconceptions, this could be opening up an opportunity.

Rathbones’ co-chief investment officer, Edward Smith and head of equities, Sanjiv Tumkur share their views on the key questions facing investors and the market impact of the Magnificent Seven US tech giants.

Housing costs make up a big part of people’s spending, yet they can often obscure what’s going on with inflation.