Investing
21 July 2026
Andy Burnham has replaced Sir Keir Starmer as the UK’s prime minister for the remainder of this parliament. We take a closer look at some of the domestic issues the new prime minister may consider priorities.
6 minutesInvesting
16 July 2026
What happens when one of the world’s most valuable companies isn’t allowed into the S&P 500?
4 minutesInvesting
13 July 2026
The famous Peking Duck found itself at the centre of an international row last week, as the EU launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of the bird from China.
6 minutesRetirement
10 July 2026
If you live abroad, there may be many appealing reasons to return to the UK for your later years. But the emotional pull – such as wanting to be closer to family or return to a familiar place – should be balanced against the costs of returning home. You will need to weigh up the relative cost of living in the UK and your overall financial position, including the tax rules that apply to returning expats.
4 minutesInvesting
8 July 2026
Women own more wealth than at any time in history. Money is being earned, created through entrepreneurship, and inherited by women through wealth transfer at a rapidly growing rate.
4 minutesInvesting
8 July 2026
Welcome to the latest issue of our CIO quarterly insights newsletter from Asia and Middle East CIO Angelina Lai.
4 minutesProtecting, 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.
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