In this edition, we explore a range of timely investment themes - from market movements and inflation hedging strategies to stewardship, societal shifts, and the evolving risks facing retirees - offering fresh perspectives to help navigate today’s financial landscape.
Global investment market review: July 2025 performance & highlights
In July 2025, the MSCI All Country World Index, a representative measure of global equities, increased 5.0% in sterling terms...
How minding the gender gap can unlock opportunity
Women are becoming an ever-increasing force to be reckoned with when it comes to controlling wealth, but there are still...
Asset correlation and inflation: Is hedging the answer?
In the UK, we’ve had a step up in inflation in recent months and there are arguably several issues that...
Engage, oversee, influence: Our three-pillar stewardship approach
As a proud signatory of the UK Stewardship Code, we recently published our 2024 Responsible Investment and Stewardship Report. It demonstrates...
From an ageing society to a longevity society
The prevailing narrative in the so-called ‘ageing crisis’ has been one linked to overburdened pension systems, a shrinking workforce and...
Five reasons to pay more attention to Europe’s smaller companies
One of the precious few joys of perusing European Commission documents lies in the challenge of spotting inventive means of...
The hidden cost of ‘pound-cost ravaging’ for retirees
Transitioning from saving to spending requires careful planning for your clients. Avoid pitfalls like pound-cost ravaging and secure your financial...
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