Investing Basics: Investing for income with investment trusts
Generating a reliable income has always been one of the foremost goals of investors. Younger investors tend to invest for capital growth but that starts to change as they get…
I fought the war, and the war won
A year on from Liberation Day, our analysts look at who is winning the trade war… China and the USA have been engaged in an ongoing trade war for much…
From ‘green’ to transition: Financing the in-between
Transition finance is becoming one of the next frontiers in sustainable investing. Private markets have a distinctive role to play as focus shifts to enabling value creation and delivering real-world…
Investment Trusts: 2026 annual review
The investment trust sector had been making solid progress ahead of the Iran war in March 2026, despite long‑standing challenges. How are things shaping up now? Author Jonathan Davis Editor…
The Times They Are A-Changin’: “Panic on the Streets of…..” Pt.2
“Meanwhile, far away in another part of town Rubin Carter and a couple of friends are drivin’ around Number one contender for the middleweight crown Had no idea what kinda…
Politically incorrect thoughts from J.R.R. Tolkein
Tolkien learned some things about human nature, sex, and love during and following his love affair with Edith Bratt, whom he fell in love with when he was just 18…
At best oil drops to $80, but that’s still a different world
At best oil drops to $80, but that’s “a different world” to what we had before the US-Iran war, predicts the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial…
Geopolitics, central banks and Big Tech shape a volatile but resilient market
It’s been a volatile week across markets, driven by a mix of geopolitical tensions, shifting central bank expectations and strong corporate earnings. Despite rising risks, equities have shown resilience as…
Oil surges, yields spike, but equities refuse to break
The past 24 hours have been a clear illustration of the growing divergence in global markets. On the one hand, developments in the Middle East have intensified, with the ongoing…
Diversification and a punchier approach: CT Global Managed Portfolio
Increased geographical diversification and a punchier approach make CMPI/CMPG a new proposition…by Jean-Baptiste Andrieux Overview The managers of CT Global Managed Portfolio (CMPI/CMPG), Adam Norris and Paul Green, have significantly…