1.5 million homes, but still no place to call home?
Why it’s time for our housebuilders to think like placemakers – by James Child Let’s start with the obvious: housing is in crisis. Most agree we need more of it…
Government changes tack on Cash ISAs: Experts respond
Flagstone, the UK’s largest savings platform handling £16bn of UK savers’ cash, welcomes reports of the Government’s intention to consult with industry on proposed changes to Cash ISAs. CEO Simon…
Potential resilience in a high-tariff environment: Mid Wynd International
MWY’s high-quality portfolio could offer resilience in a high-tariff environment. Overview Mid Wynd International (MWY) provides access to the Lazard Global Quality Growth strategy—a strategy historically reserved for institutional investors…
Younger workers not adjusting to rising state pension age, study finds
New research from the University of Bath finds older Brits are delaying retirement due to rising State Pension age but many younger workers, especially women, risk being underprepared by holding…
“Shut it down—now”: deVere CEO slams UK wealth tax talk
Nigel Green, CEO of global financial advisory giant deVere Group, has warned that recent speculation about a possible UK wealth tax could already be harming Britain’s economy—and urged Chancellor Rachel…
The performance of safe haven assets during geopolitical conflicts
Geopolitical conflicts have historically influenced financial markets, prompting investors to seek refuge in safe haven assets. But how do these assets actually perform when crises erupt, and which ones offer…
Global markets winners and losers in first half of 2025 – and what’s next this year?
Global stock markets have powered through the first half of 2025, with the MSCI All Country World Index rising nearly 10% since January to hit a record high on July…
I’m So Bored With the USA: All Tomorrows Party’s
“She’ll turn once more to Sunday’s clown And cry behind the door” My, my, how time flies, even when you not having fun. labor have now been in-power for 1yr,…
SIPP savers face ‘Retirement Mirage’ as confidence outpaces understanding
Nat-rep study reveals nearly two-thirds (63%) of SIPP-only savers are confident about a comfortable retirement – compared to 55% of DC-only savers. Just 18% of SIPP-only savers have set clear…
Musk’s new party accelerates Bitcoin’s political ascent
Elon Musk’s announcement that his newly launched America Party will fully back Bitcoin marks a major leap in the digital asset’s political legitimacy — and directly builds on the momentum…