Hello, For most of February, global financial markets were relatively positive. Share markets rose in many regions, supported by improving economic data, steady company earnings and a shift in investor preferences towards more attractively valued areas of the market. Japanese equities were a standout performer, with the Nikkei index rising strongly following a decisive election […]
While the gender pay gap is widely discussed, the gender pensions gap often receives far less attention, despite its potentially greater long-term impact on financial security. In the UK, women typically retire with significantly less pension wealth than men. Research consistently shows that this gap can be substantial, with some estimates suggesting women’s private pension […]
In 2026, managing your finances has never felt more straightforward. Opening an investment account can take minutes. Online platforms promise simple portfolio construction at the click of a button, while social media is full of confident voices explaining how to maximise returns or retire early. On the surface, this accessibility looks like progress and in […]
Hello, It’s fair to say that January was eventful and if it is any guide to how the rest of 2026 goes, we can say it’s almost certainly not going to be boring! Political and geopolitical tensions were elevated almost from the off with the US action in Venezuela and civil unrest in Iran and […]
Firstly, I hope you had a wonderful Christmas break and managed to get some well-deserved rest after what was quite the year last year for markets. Speaking of Christmas, unfortunately there was no real Santa rally in December. But global equities did end the month modestly higher in dollar terms, closing the year on a […]