Investing
New tax year: Round-up of rate and allowance changes
14 April 2026
We’ve created a summary of the key tax changes for the 2026/27 tax year to help individuals and businesses with their tax planning.
4 minutesInvesting
14 April 2026
We’ve created a summary of the key tax changes for the 2026/27 tax year to help individuals and businesses with their tax planning.
4 minutesInvesting
31 March 2026
The non-dom tax regime has seen a monumental overhaul in the past year. New regulations, introduced in April 2025, radically changed how foreign income and gains are taxed for individuals living in the UK who had previous non-dom status. There are also big implications for inheritance tax. Our in-depth guide covers the tax relief available and includes tips on mitigating a growing tax liability from overseas wealth.
4 minutesInvesting
30 March 2026
With the Iran conflict now entering its fifth week, the ability of the UK economy to withstand a prolonged economic shock is coming into increasing focus.
6 minutesInvesting
26 March 2026
Financial advice gives people the support and reassurance to invest, but what about the 92% of people who don’t receive advice1?
4 minutesInvesting
19 March 2026
As the 2025/26 tax year-end approaches, investors are being encouraged to review their property tax arrangements to check if their financial plans are still on track.
4 minutesInvesting
11 March 2026
“It might be a small stretch of water, but the Strait of Hormuz is something rarely far from the minds of anyone who follows geo-economics. The speed at which tanker traffic has halted and translated into supply bottleneck concerns goes to show its importance to energy markets.” – Hetal Mehta, Chief Economist, St James’s Place.
2 minutesInvesting
10 March 2026
After years in the doldrums, 2025 was a standout year for emerging market equities. 2026 has started in a similar vein, with some markets in Asia delivering double digit returns so far. What is driving this reversal in fortunes?
4 minutesInvesting
23 February 2026
It was a twin speed US market last week, relatively subdued until the news on Friday that the US Supreme Court had ruled President Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs illegal.
6 minutesInvesting
18 February 2026
Chinese New Year, the most significant annual holiday for the approximately 1.5 billion Chinese worldwide, began this week. Also known as Lunar New Year, it follows the phases of the moon. In contrast, the western calendar tracks the orbit of the sun. This is why the date varies year to year but usually falls between 21 January – 20 February.
4 minutesInvesting
12 February 2026
Shifting demographics across parts of Asia could spell future problems for the growth of many of these economies and their financial markets. Widespread declines in the average birth rate in countries such as China and Japan can affect economic growth by reducing the pool of available workers. This can then push up spending and borrowing costs for governments. Yet these changing demographics can also shape the nature of opportunities, such as which sectors step up to lead the way. We take a closer look.
4 minutesInvesting
5 February 2026
Today marks Time to Talk Day, when people are encouraged to speak openly about their mental health with friends and family, helping to break down the stigma around mental health issues.
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28 January 2026
Going through a divorce is usually an emotionally difficult time but it also has ongoing financial implications. Amid the transition, it can be easy to overlook some important steps that might shape your financial future. We look at five key areas to help keep your finances on track for the long term.
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