Knowledge and Insight

The inflationary shocks caused by the pandemic and war in Ukraine are finally unwinding. But the welcome fading of these shocks doesn’t mean that we’re returning to an environment just like the one before they hit.

The US House of Representatives is struggling to agree on a new Speaker as the US ticks toward a shutdown of government. Strangely, stocks seem more perturbed by strong economic growth.

What does the future hold for your wealth? It’s never a bad time to consider ways to protect and maximise it. This festival unpacks areas of wealth management that could be key to meeting your financial goals.

We delve into the world of generative AI, demystify this technology craze and consider the investment opportunities and risks it might bring.

What do you need to consider when passing on wealth and what concerns do you have? We address these questions and shed light on the interplay between future income streams, inflation, savings rates, and potential returns.

What are the big ‘what-ifs’ keeping people awake at night and how can we have peace of mind as investors in a dangerous world? We run through the risks and discuss our approach to monitoring them as investors.

What might happen next as central banks come to the end of their interest rate increases? Will this signal better returns for investors next year? Edward Smith, co-chief investment officer shares his insight. In addition, Oliver Jones, head of asset allocation, provides an update on China.

How do you prioritise your financial objectives and work out what you’ll need for retirement? We answer these questions to help you consider what your retirement plan might look like.

Big banks are reporting strong profits so far this quarter, but how will the rest of the market fare? And is higher-than-usual inflation making people glum?

A recent judgement addressed capacity issues in divorce proceedings and considered the Court of Protection’s powers in this area.

With interest rates rising, we discuss our views on cash versus equities for personal injury and Court of Protection clients.

We spoke to Ian Bennet, Adaptive Surf Coordinator at The Wave Project, about how the charity is working works to make surfing as accessible and inclusive as possible.