Bank of England hold snubs the Fed and gambles with inflation
The Bank of England, by ignoring the US Federal Reserve’s move, risks falling again behind the curve on the inflation battle, warns the CEO of deVere Group, one of the…
Trump–Xi summit: 5 things investors should watch
Ahead of the expected Trump–Xi meeting in Washington on 24 September, Charu Chanana has put together a note on what could matter most for markets. The key point: this is…
Bank of England interest rate decision: Experts respond
Neil Louth, Group Executive Director, LRG and CEO, Acorn Group comments on the announcement by Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee. “Today’s decision to keep Bank Rate at 3.75% provides…
HMRC savings stats: Cash remains king despite growing appetite for investing
HMRC has today published its latest annual savings statistics, covering the 2024/25 tax year. Key findings: Adult ISA subscriptions reached £135.7 billion, up £32.7 billion year-on-year. £26.1 billion (80%) of…
A Bank of England hold tomorrow could BACKFIRE badly
UK inflation jumps to 3.1%, and a Bank of England hold tomorrow could be the costlier decision, warns the CEO of global financial advisory giant deVere Group. The warning from…
State Pension set to rise 3.9% – but again, it feels like we’re forgetting the people working outside the traditional system
Following today’s news that the State Pension is likely to rise by 3.9% next April, I wanted to offer a comment on what I think is a much less discussed…
Penfold expands pension guidance and support to help employees understand and feel more confident about retirement
Workplace pension provider Penfold has expanded its pension guidance and support offering, designed to help employees understand where they stand with their retirement savings and feel more confident about the…
The Times They Are A-Changin’: Anarchy in the UK
“It’s coming sometime and maybe” Everyone appears to have an opinion on our democracy, primarily those that don’t live here. James Dyson, an enthusiastic Brexiter resides in Singapore. In an…
London Quick Take – 15 Sep – Stocks fall as US 10yr yield hits highest since 2007 and Trump calls AI fears a ‘hoax’
London Quick Take – 15 Sep – Stocks fall as US 10yr yield hits highest since 2007 and Trump calls AI fears a ‘hoax’ Note: This is marketing material. This…
Bond market turmoil is a warning shot for every investor
A violent sell-off in US government debt that has pushed the 10-year Treasury yield to its highest level since 2007 should be treated as a flashing warning light for investors…