Sue Whitbread
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UK gold investing hits ‘crisis’ level as number of first-time buyers tops the pandemic
Gold sentiment among UK investors and savers has leapt to levels only seen during extreme crisis events, new data from world-leading marketplace…
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Big bank customers can triple returns switching to top paying rivals
Savers looking for risk-free returns and easy access to their cash can make an extra £777 switching to a top paying easy…
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The 2025 global market movers: 5 investment themes to watch
Global markets are undergoing significant transformation driven by technological innovation, geopolitical developments, and the energy transition. As investors seek long-term opportunities aligned…
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Fidelity’s Market Week: US market extends gains and focus turns to the Bank of England
US stocks have extended their longest winning streak in four years as Big Tech and AI spend drive markets higher. With the…
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Bank of England likely to hold rates – what are opportunities for investors?
The Bank of England is likely to hold interest rates at 4% this week, ending its pattern of quarterly cuts and signalling…
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Fidelity International’s Bitcoin ETP approved by FCA for retail access
Fidelity International , a global asset manager and retirement savings business, today announces that it has received regulatory approval from the Financial…
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Two-thirds of asset managers now engaging on nature – but only one in ten setting targets
Ahead of COP30, new Hargreaves Lansdown research shows investors are talking about nature but not yet acting at scale. Two-thirds of asset…
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Titan Square Mile: Advisers abandon inflation protection
Titan Square Mile’s quarterly Market Intelligence Report published today reveals that inflation did not register as a concern for advisers researching investment…
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NS&I reports £1 million jackpot win for two Premium Bond holders from Shropshire and York
NS&I has reported today that two fortunate Premium Bond holders in Shropshire and York are celebrating today after winning £1 million each…
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Tracker funds: W1M’s Nersen Pillay highlights the illusion of diversification and the risks involved
Frequently hailed for their low costs and broad market exposure, tracker funds are a popular choice for many investors seeking passive investment…
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Gold breaks records as investors seek shelter from market turbulence
The World Gold Council’s Q3 2025 Gold Demand Trends report reveals that quarterly gold demand (including OTC) reached 1,313t, or US $146bn in value…
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Responsible gold gains ground but traceability gaps remain
Gold is playing a growing role in responsible investment portfolios as investors respond to both the surging value of gold and improved…
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2010 Gold investment would have generated over 213% ROI
Gold’s recent price surge has resulted in UK searches for ‘buy gold’ to increase by over 50% in the past month, as…
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Charles Stanley selects SS&C Hubwise to make its MPS ranges available to IFAs
Charles Stanley, part of Raymond James Wealth Management, today announces that its Model Portfolio Services (MPS) ranges will now be available to…
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IHT planning and efficient gifting cited as the most popular use cases of international bonds
New research from Canada Life UK reveals that international bonds are growing increasingly in favour amongst advisers, with the trajectory set to…
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AXA IM launches Defensive European Equity fund offering exposure to sustainable European equities with downside protection
AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM), part of BNP Paribas Group, launched the AXA WF Defensive European Equity Fund, a defined outcome strategy…
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Treasury Committee urges chancellor to back down on rumoured plans to cut Cash ISA allowance
The Treasury Committee has urged the chancellor not to cut the Cash ISA allowance in next month’s Budget, warning it would do…
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An active and unconstrained approach to fixed income investing
Financial markets have been a rollercoaster in recent years; and no-one knows the twists and turns of the track ahead. The volatility,…
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Sharp and historic drop in gold
After hitting record highs near USD 4,400 per troy ounce, gold saw a sharp correction this week. Claudio Wewel, FX Strategist at…
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FTSE beats inflation in every 20-year period since 1988 – cash and property fall behind
With UK inflation holding steady at 3.8%, new analysis from Fidelity International (“Fidelity”) highlights the importance of investing to protect the real…
