Investing
11 November 2026
More than four in five adults (82%) do not actively seek out new financial information, while more than a third (36%) have spent at least a year weighing up a financial decision.
4 minutesInvesting
11 November 2026
More than four in five adults (82%) do not actively seek out new financial information, while more than a third (36%) have spent at least a year weighing up a financial decision.
4 minutesInvesting, Protecting
6 November 2026
It can be difficult and uncomfortable to think about being in poor health, and in particular suffering mental or physical incapacity. It is not surprising many couples and families avoid talking about these potential scenarios. But not discussing your wishes and failure to have a plan can leave your loved ones unprepared should something unexpected happen.
4 minutesInvesting
5 November 2026
The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to increase interest rates to 4% in response to rising global inflationary pressures. This marks the first increase in over three years.
2 minutesInvesting
4 November 2026
The US midterm results have reshaped the balance of power in Washington, with the Democrats taking control of both the House and the Senate. But what does a Democrat-controlled Congress mean for investors? The implications could be significant for President Trump's policy agenda.
4 minutesInvesting
3 November 2026
Women remain significantly less likely than men to invest. Fewer than one in three women (27%) invests, according to research by St. James's Place, compared to 43% of men. Yet the reasons behind the gap are often more complex than they first appear.
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, 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.
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