Investments
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Dividends surge to new record in Q2 2024: UK slows behind global highs
Global dividends rose to a record $606.1bn, up 8.2% on an underlying basis, driven by record European payouts and new dividend payers…
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UK REITs poised for significant re-rating
The UK Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) sector is on the cusp of a major re-rating, according to Matt Norris, Investment Adviser…
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Six features you need in your tech stack to stay competitive
intelliflo’s 2024 market-wide advice efficiency survey found that overreliance on manual processes and lack of integration and digitalisation are creating unnecessary errors…
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Mental Health Awareness Searches Soar 200% this week: Boost Mental Health Awareness at Work and Avoid Burnt Out Employees
The Instant Offices study reveals Londoners are the most burnt out. This was interesting to note as a new report has revealed that Londoners…
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“A slowing economy – but not one falling off a cliff” investment strategists share reaction to latest US jobs data
With the latest US jobs data released today pointing to a weakening US economy, there’s clearly much more being read into this…
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Why markets are getting nervous as the first US rate cut draws near | Analysis from AJ Bell’s Russ Mould
“A third consecutive interest rate cut from the Bank of Canada continues the trend toward lower headline borrowing costs, at least in…
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Independent Investment Management Initiative (IIMI) reaches 50 members
The Independent Investment Management Initiative (IIMI), a member-led industry group that represents specialist investment firms, has just welcomed its 50th member. The…
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Index tracker inflows dominate in July signalling green shoots of investor optimism – The Investment Association
UK savers invested £1.3 billion into funds in July, according to data published by the Investment Association (IA). Whilst cautious optimism persists…
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A ‘political gimmick that was doomed to fail’ says AJ Bell’s Summersgill as Chancellor ditches British ISA plans
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has scrapped plans brought forward by the previous government and which were first announced in the Spring Budget earlier…
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Move to scrap British ISA ‘sensible;, but attention needs to turn to UK’s cash savings problem says Quilter’s Moore
In response to recent reports that the government has scrapped plans to create a ‘British ISA’, Shaun Moore, tax and financial planning…

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