Attenborough documentary set to sharpen focus on responsible investing
Attenborough’s latest documentary may shock us into considering changing our habits – as investors and consumers.
Investments
7 insights from 7IM
As the strangest summer in decades winds down, everyone is starting to think about what the last third of 2020 might have in store. 7IM provided answers to the seven most common questions they have been asked by their clients. All content produced first on 7IM.co.uk US ELECTION: Who will win, and what will it [...]
Time to tidy up finances as Chancellor eyes capital gains tax hikes
After a surprise review of the Capital Gains Tax, what does this mean for investors? How has this changed and how can you prepare?
Seeing risks ahead for the Gold price
Gold has arguably been a very successful chameleon asset class, able to draw on a variety of investment propositions to support a positive view. But what are the long-term risks for gold?
Retirement tips for the Covid-19 crisis
Be patient and consider retirement strategies - Even before most of us had heard of Coronavirus, only 25% of Brits felt confident that they would have enough to retire on without needing to supplement their pension. The impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on the global stock markets has resulted in the average pension fund value falling [...] COVID-19 impact on retirement
How has Covid affected your pensions? We’ve all been affected differently, whether we’re working and saving towards a pension, approaching retirement, or drawing on our funds.
The Importance of investing early
Originally published on hsbc.co.uk Your twenties are a time when there are almost too many goals to save for. You may want to buy your first home, purchase a car, or save up to travel the world in the future. Whatever your goals, and whether your plans are short term or long term, they all [...]
Questions to ask about your investments and retirement planning after the first wave
Graeme Wake, Senior Wealth Manager at Wren Sterling, runs through the questions people might be asking themselves after the recent period of market volatility: “With the coronavirus infection and death rate in the UK thankfully on a downward trajectory you might be using the time to reflect on how your pension, ISA and other investments [...]
The science behind the story
Insight from 7IM on the covid-19 pandemic how treatments are developing, and what to expect in a second wave.
What is a with-profits bond?
A ‘with-profits’ bond is a type of pooled investment. These plans have some particular features that can make them popular with investors.