UK bond yields surge to highest levels since 1998: Why investors should pay attention
When news from the bond market moves to the front pages, it’s a signal of something significant and that investors should pay attention. So what’s driving the move?
How much money do I need to retire?
Is there a magic retirement number, or does it depend on your lifestyle, spending and financial circumstances? Harvey Armstrong and Alan Pereira explore how to work out how much you need for retirement and how to build a sustainable retirement plan.
Should you review your investments ahead of potential tax changes?
Speculation has been rife over what the Burnham-led government means for UK tax policy. It’s therefore triggering many investors to ask the familiar question: What can I do before the 2026 Autumn Budget?
ISA changes 2027 explained: Cash ISAs, investments & Capital Gains Tax | Financial Illumination podcast
In this episode of Financial Illumination, Financial Planning Manager, James Corcoran, is joined by Financial Consultant, Jack Dudley, to break down the latest changes affecting Cash ISAs, Stocks & Shares ISAs and General Investment Accounts, and what they could mean for your long-term financial planning. The conversation explores the proposed reduction in the Cash ISA […]
Have you built a financial plan or just collected investments?
Owning investments might feel secure, but without a robust financial plan, they run the risk of becoming little more than a collection of assets – impressive on paper, but directionless in practice.
It’s IPO season: How SpaceX and others could reshape global trackers
With Space X recently initiating the largest IPO (Initial Public Offering) in history, and other big players set to follow suit, investors are increasingly wondering about the impact this will have on financial markets and the global trackers they’ve spent so long invested in.
Monthly markets review – July 2026
July delivered a rare bright spot for UK investors: as global markets stumbled, UK equities surged 3.6%. But with inflation, oil and interest rates still pulling in different directions, can the UK’s outperformance last?
What is financial procrastination really costing you and your family?
“I’ll look into it next week” is a common thought when it comes to financial planning. But delaying big financial decisions has costly implications that compound quickly over time.
What an Andy Burnham government could mean for UK investors
While political transitions often generate uncertainty, they can also reshape the investment landscape – making it a crucial time for investors to understand the potential risks and opportunities that may lie ahead.
Monthly markets review – June 2026
A calmer inflation backdrop and lower bond yields provided support in June, though markets remained alert to shifting central bank policy and global developments.
