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Weekly Digest: A gilt-edged warning

Last Updated: May 28, 2026

As speculation rises that a left-winger could replace Keir Starmer, UK gilt yields have risen to levels last seen before the financial crisis, bringing renewed focus to inflation, public finances and borrowing costs. Equity markets continue to be supported by earnings growth and AI investment, even as higher yields play a more visible role.

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Geopolitics, energy and the shifting foundations of global growth

Last Updated: May 29, 2026

Conflict between major global players has reinforced a long‑standing investment reality: economic growth remains anchored to energy. The latest disruption highlights Europe’s energy vulnerability, the limits of conventional defensive assets and the growing importance of global diversification. These dynamics point to lasting implications for asset allocation as geopolitical alignment continues to shift.

  • Financial Adviser Insights
  • Model Portfolio Service
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Who can be a wealth management client?

Last Updated: May 29, 2026

“I am not wealthy enough”, “it’s not for someone like me”, or “it’s too expensive” are objections we often hear to using a wealth manager, even when finances have become more complex and wealth considerable.
This article explains the barriers that stop high earners and affluent individuals from considering using a wealth manager, and how you might overcome them, so you can decide whether it could be right for you.
It is for UK residents looking to build a sizeable portfolio of pensions, ISAs, investments and cash ahead of retirement, and for those who already have built one but wonder if they could get more out of it.
That said, whether wealth management is right for you will depend on your specific situation.

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