Outlook for UK Markets

Despite the recent increased pace of economic growth being experienced by many developed and emerging countries, growth in the UK economy still appears to be hampered by significant ‘headwinds’

Febrile Markets

What a difference a day makes. I started to write this commentary yesterday following sharp falls in global equity markets of around 7% from their peak in late January.

Will Investment Markets Perform in 2018

2017 Record Year Overall, global equity markets had an excellent year in 2017, indeed the best since 2009 contrary to the pessimistic projections of many commentators.

New Year Financial Resolutions

Whilst our clients benefit from our holistic financial advice, I am often asked for a convenient financial check-list, sometimes to pass on to friends or wider family. Accordingly, this is my top-10 of New Year Financial Resolutions:

Global Markets and 2018 Outlook

Contrary to many commentators’ expectations, 2017 has been another good year for investments. However, for a UK sterling based investor, volatility has returned as currency movements have distorted and magnified market movements.

Client Service Enhancements

Whilst a friendly personal service will always remain at the heart of everything we do for our clients, every member of the team is engaged in a project to enhance our client proposition. The main project this year has been the launch of our client portal.

Update on Global Financial Markets Q4 2017

Global Financial markets continue to prosper in 2017 as positive economic activity worldwide is driven by accommodative monetary policy and, in most cases, negligible inflation.