Protecting, Investing
1 July 2026
After losing someone close to you even simple tasks can feel overwhelming – and dealing with finances can be hardest. There are some practical and legal steps to go through.
4 minutesInvesting
30 June 2026
A powerful El Nino weather phenomenon is expected during the second half of 2026, with the potential to reshape global weather patterns into next year.
4 minutesInvesting
24 June 2026
Women are earning, creating, inheriting and managing more wealth than ever before. Yet research suggests this is not matched by greater confidence or engagement with long-term financial decisions.
4 minutesInvesting
23 June 2026
On 23 June 2016 the UK voted in a referendum to leave the European Union, by a narrow margin of 52% to 48%.
8 minutesInvesting, Protecting
22 June 2026
Nobody likes to think of themselves as being vulnerable, but the reality is that all of us will likely experience periods of vulnerability at some stage in our lives. Vulnerability can be caused by a range of factors, such as physical or mental illness, bereavement, the end of a relationship, or significant financial pressures.
4 minutesInvesting
16 June 2026
After weeks riding high in the headlines, technology giant SpaceX finally went public with a record $1.77 trillion valuation. Shares were made available to the public but views on whether it was worth taking a bet on Elon Musk’s space and AI company were split.
2 minutesInvesting
11 June 2026
With the start of the 2026 World Cup, fans across the globe will be excited to see their team perform but also dreading the stress of a potential penalty shootout.
3 minutesInvesting
9 June 2026
Female wealth is growing at pace, fuelled by inheritance, more women in higher earning careers, and a rise in female entrepreneurship. Yet it is not a consistent picture across the board; research tells us that many women are facing gaps in their finances.
4 minutesInvesting, Retirement
5 June 2026
Here we explore how to approach de-risking and some of the strategies available.
4 minutesInvesting
4 June 2026
After years of underperformance, smaller companies, known as small caps, had a stellar start to the year. Yet with values still relatively low, could it be worth investors taking a closer look?
4 minutesInvesting
21 May 2026
Bonds are back in the headlines, with political uncertainty driving fresh volatility in what is usually seen as a steadier part of the market. But why does this matter for investors? We answer some of the key questions.
4 minutesInvesting, Protecting
19 May 2026
This week (18 to 24 May) marks Dementia Action Week, an annual awareness campaign led by the charity Alzheimer’s Society, which aims to bring people and organisations together to act on dementia.
5 minutes