Katie Strong, partner at Irwin Mitchell LLP, has kindly contributed this article to assist Court of Protection practitioners in relation to conveyancing matters for their clients. 

The central banks’ fight against inflation blazes on, now joined by boiling weather all over the Northern Hemisphere. Why does Europe have the toughest path ahead of it?

It’s bye bye for Boris after one scandal too many, yet it shouldn’t affect UK markets much if at all. Meanwhile, the Bank of England is making sure British banks are as safe as houses.

Our latest Investment Insights highlights why we still see US or global recession as unlikely over the next 12 months, while also exploring some crucial differences that make the UK more vulnerable. 

It was the worst six months in 50 years for US stocks, yet the market is still comfortably higher than before the pandemic struck. Risks have risen, but there’s also room for optimism.

Rathbones’ co-chief investment officer Edward Smith explains how we see reasons for optimism, but remain vigilant.

Still no clear sign of recession in the months ahead, but no catalyst for fears to subside yet either.

We hosted a breakfast for founders with the following female investors: Saranyah Douse, investment manager, Octopus Ventures, Kimberly Martin, regional head, Boost and CO and Harriet Rosethorn, investment manager, Puma Private Equity.

Demystifying responsible investment

Rising interest rates, slowing GDP growth and war have rocked markets. Stock prices say recession is locked in; but as Ed Smith explains in this nine minute video, we’re not so sure. It’s a significant risk, but there’s more resilience in today’s economy than many investors think.

Rising interest rates, slowing GDP growth and war have rocked markets. Stock prices say recession is locked in; we’re not so sure. It’s a significant risk, but there’s more resilience in today’s economy than many investors think. 

Established in 2019, the Professional Deputies Forum (PDF) was founded by practitioners to provide a forum for professional deputies to share news, views, and best practice on matters concerning vulnerable adults who lack or have limited mental capacity. We spoke to Martin Terrell, Chair at the PDF, to share his views on the PDF’s work and the challenges faced by deputies.