Laura Luo
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Is now the right time to reconsider UK equities?
Written by Joanne Benson, Head of Investments at Copia Capital Given the uncertainty and fast-moving developments in global markets, navigating the current…
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Two-thirds of Premium Bond holders never win a prize despite increase in prizes worth £50 and £100
A Freedom of Information (FOI) request obtained by AJ Bell’s Dodl investing app reveals that nearly two-thirds of Premium Bond holders, equivalent…
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UK secures first Trump 2.0 era trade deal: What it means for financial advisers and their clients
The UK has become the first country to secure a trade deal with the new Trump administration, marking a significant, albeit symbolic,…
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Bank of England offers a downbeat assessment of Trump’s trade war, but good news for low-income families and homeowners says Resolution Foundation
The Bank of England’s take on the impact of President Trump’s first 100 days on the UK economy was low on growth and high on uncertainty, but…
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Bank of England cuts interest rates – experts share views on what it means for advisers and clients
The Bank of England has taken another step toward easing, cutting the base rate from 4.5% to 4.25% in a widely anticipated…
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Good news for borrowers as Bank cuts UK interest rates – experts share analysis and reaction
With markets widely anticipating a cut from the Bank of England today, the key question was whether it would be 25 or…
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PIMCO Commentary: the Fed is in a ‘Good Place’ – but for how long?
Written by Tiffany Wilding, Economist, and Allison Boxer, Economist at PIMCO The Federal Reserve left interest rates on hold as widely expected.…
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Funds return to inflow in March but can’t staunch a significant Q1 outflow – Investment Association reports latest fund moves
Investors placed £507 million into funds in March, according to data published by the Investment Association (IA) today. March’s modest inflows were…
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Interest rate impact: savers at risk of looming cuts says Moneyfacts
Mortgage rates continue their downward trend, but savers are at risk of looming Bank of England rate cuts. Moneyfactscompare.co.uk has analysed the average rates…
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Scottish Widows Platform integrates Oxford Risk Investor Compass
Scottish Widows Platform has integrated with Oxford Risk Investor Compass, an end-to-end investment suitability software tool, to help advisers match their clients to…
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The importance of remaining invested
Market volatility can shake client confidence, but history shows that staying invested is key to long-term success. In this article, Brooks Macdonald’s…
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Schroders sponsored report by Impact Investing Institute identifies long-term investment opportunities for wealth managers in impact space
The Impact Investing Institute has published a pioneering report, sponsored by Schroders, designed to help wealth managers understand the competitive landscape and…
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Fed holds rates steady amidst stagflation concerns – and what it means for advisers’ investment strategy
The US Federal Reserve (Fed) has opted to keep US interest rates unchanged at 4.25%–4.5%, a move widely expected by global and…
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Market recovery has continued: IBOSS’ Thompson shares weekly report
Written by Rupert Thompson, IBOSS Chief Economist, part of Kingswood Group Global equities have continued their recovery, rising a further 2.5% or…
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Falling rates puts pressure on savers to lock in deals finds latest Moneyfacts research
The top fixed bonds have fallen in the past month and consumers are urged to prepare ahead of base rate cuts Moneyfactscompare.co.uk reveals the…
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Will the Bank of England cut UK interest rates this week? Industry experts share their predictions
As the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) prepares to announce their latest interest rate decision tomorrow, speculation is mounting over…
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Eurozone CPI Exceeds Expectations: did the ECB move too soon on rate cuts?
Written by Daniela Sabin Hathorn, senior market analyst at Capital.com Inflation in the Eurozone remained stubbornly high in April, with both headline…
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Industry experts share their reaction to the EU CPI inflation data
With the latest data on the EU Consumer Price Index being revealed with an expected rise to 2.2% in April, industry experts…
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Rate cut looks nailed on, but MPC guidance key as tariffs dominate
Jeff Brummette, Chief Investment Officer at Oakglen Wealth, comments ahead of the Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee’s interest rate decision on…
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Cash ISA shake-up rumours spark rush to accounts in March
Rumours of Cash ISA allowance cuts sparked a rush to ISAs in March, whilst savers poured in £4.2 billion to the accounts…
