Investing
30 October 2026
In a Budget with few big surprises, an increase to the corporation tax levied on the banking sector had been widely predicted. However, the extent of the potential increase and the subsequent impact on markets was being closely followed by many.
4 minutesInvesting
30 October 2026
In a Budget with few big surprises, an increase to the corporation tax levied on the banking sector had been widely predicted. However, the extent of the potential increase and the subsequent impact on markets was being closely followed by many.
4 minutesInvesting
30 October 2026
Households, families and business owners are absorbing the tax changes announced in the Autumn Budget, and what they will mean for their future finances. But it can also be reassuring and helpful to reflect on what hasn’t changed.
4 minutesInvesting
29 October 2026
Chancellor John Healey’s Autumn Budget on Wednesday (28 October) contained few major surprises. But that doesn’t mean changes are not ahead. The government will be relying on measures announced in previous budgets to increase tax revenues and it’s worth investors being aware of what is coming down the line.
6 minutesInvesting
28 October 2026
Chancellor John Healey’s much awaited first Autumn Budget did much as expected – which was to announce a series of small fixes aimed at offsetting rising living costs. In the chancellor’s words, to offer millions some ‘breathing space’.
6 minutesInvesting
26 October 2026
Markets endured a difficult week as renewed concerns over AI spending, rising oil prices and inflation, geopolitical tensions, and fiscal pressures in France weighed on risk assets, while investors sought safety in US Treasuries and the Japanese yen.
5 minutesInvesting, Protecting
9 October 2026
For years, pensions have offered a valuable tax advantage alongside retirement income, enabling people to pass on wealth to the next generation. But from April 2027, changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules could mean some families face a significantly larger tax bill than they expected.
5 minutesInvesting
7 October 2026
Welcome to the latest issue of our quarterly investment insights newsletter from Asia and Middle East CIO Angelina Lai.
7 minutesInvesting
30 September 2026
If bubbles follow a familiar pattern, why do they keep happening and why are so many investors caught up in them?
5 minutesInvesting
17 September 2026
The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to keep interest rates at 3.75% despite rising inflationary pressures.
1 minutesInvesting
15 September 2026
This week marks the annual Pensions Awareness campaign. It’s a time to reflect on the importance of pension saving to support a comfortable retirement. Yet for many women, saving an adequate pension remains a challenge.
4 minutesInvesting
11 September 2026
If you’ve received a CGT bill you weren’t expecting, don’t panic. Understanding why it has arisen is the first step towards dealing with it and reducing the chances of it happening again.
4 minutesInvesting
7 September 2026
In John Healey's major speech since becoming chancellor, and ahead of his first Budget, he sought to create a sense of optimism. However, rumours about thousands of job losses at Jaguar Land Rover (later confirmed) swirled before his speech, highlighting the challenges still faced.
4 minutesInvesting
7 September 2026
In his first major speech, Chancellor John Healey today set out optimistic plans to drive economic growth across ‘every postcode’ in the UK. Taking a more positive approach than his predecessor, Healey said the UK was ‘turning a corner’, pointing to signs of growth and previous cuts to interest rates.
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