Oct 30, 2024 · Much speculation had been doing the rounds in the run up to today’s budget statement from Chancellor Rachel Reeves. As a result, advisers across the country have been bracing themselves in readiness to find out whether there would be changes to pension legislation announced as part of the package and, if so, exactly what they were.

Dec 12, 2024 · engagement by consumers with and understanding of pensions is low. the vast majority of consumers are ill-equipped to manage complex pension decisions confidently as only 9% of adults have taken full regulated advice in the last 12 months (Financial Lives Survey, 2024).

Dec 30, 2024 · Another supportive catalyst that we see continuing is the favourable interest rate environment. The Bank of England (BoE) cut rates for a second time this year, in November, to 4.75% from 5.0%.

Jan 2, 2025 · “On the growth side of our portfolio, the team continues to uncover differentiated opportunities outside the “Magnificent 7,” these companies span a variety of sectors executing on a range of open-ended opportunities such as manufacturing and power infrastructure within industrials to weight loss drugs and robotic surgery within health care.

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Dec 27, 2024 · Alex Savvides on staying focused on company transformations, monitoring macro themes and keeping an eye on potential opportunities. Our value equities investment strategy aims to generate returns backing business transformation within underperforming companies — supporting management as they execute self-help plans and move to recovery.

Nov 25, 2024 · Many investors are asking whether the Federal Reserve will cut again in December or leave the fed funds target rate at the current 4.50% to 4.75% range.

Jan 2, 2025 · Down at the bottom of the leaderboard, mining giants hit a rough patch over the year, weighed down by a sluggish Chinese economy and stimulus measures that fell short of sparking the hoped-for rebound.Closer to home, the UK housing and real estate markets have also taken a hit.Housebuilders and real estate firms have been stuck near the bottom of the pile, as stubborn inflation has slowed the ...

Dec 2, 2024 · “Expansive fiscal policy and significantly higher tariffs are likely to be the centrepieces of a second Trump presidency. The economy is in good shape: a strong consumer, solid private sector balance sheets, and a labour market that has softened but is historically strong have reduced the risk of recession.

Oct 3, 2024 · The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has published its 2025 qualifications brochure, offering a range of career and educational pathways for both current and future insurance and personal finance professionals. This year’s brochure includes a range of qualification options, training programmes and flexible assessments, as well as a focus on revision aids to facilitate effective study.