Investments

Ethical investment criteria, with Wren Sterling.

Sanctions start to bite and ESG in a tangle?

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has united much of the Western world against President Putin, and we can only hope for a swift and peaceful resolution to the conflict that results in Ukrainians returning to their homes. It does feel awkward at times to be talking about elements of our lives that seem inconsequential compared [...]

Inflation interest rates and what to do if you’re an investor

Inflation, interest rates and what to do as an investor

As energy prices and the cost of production increase and bite on household wallets, what does this mean for investors?

Maximising 2021/22 Personal Allowances

The current Tax Year ends on April 5th 2022. Make sure your allowances are used efficiently, it pays to start early.

What China’s populist pivot means for investors

Several forces have pushed Chinese stocks lower in 2021, with the authority’s heightened regulatory focus a key headwind. Wren Sterling asked Paul Danis, Brewin Dolphin’s Head of Asset Allocation, to explain the implications for investors. What’s going on in China? The Chinese authorities shocked markets last autumn by pulling the IPO of Ant Group a [...]

Separate futures: sharing pensions on divorce

Lots of thought goes into combining a couple’s finances. And the longer a marriage, the more finances become entwined. If they’ve decided on divorce, a lifetime of assets will need to be divided – and not just joint bank accounts and household bills, but also pensions. It can be tempting to ignore pensions, due to [...]

Figure 2. Hydrogen / Energy Transition Universe - Valuation Matrix. Source: Factset, Waverton.

The promise of hydrogen

The planet is warming and over the coming decades the global economy will be reshaped by our efforts to limit and mitigate its effects. Amid these threats lie opportunities for investors who can spot them. Waverton's John Buckland explains. All our energy comes from the sun. Some 350 million years ago, its rays nurtured woodlands [...]