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Investing for good
Last Updated: November 17, 2025
Exploring ways to create positive outcomes for society with your investments.
Weekly Digest: Simmering or bubbling?
Last Updated: October 28, 2025
We’re watching closely for signs that markets are overheating, while keeping an eye on the shifting dynamics between the US and China.
Court of Protection and conveyancing – a guide for practitioners
Last Updated: October 28, 2025
Katie Strong, Partner at Irwin Mitchell LLP, has kindly contributed this article to assist Court of Protection practitioners in relation to conveyancing matters for their clients.
The voice of professional deputies
Last Updated: October 28, 2025
Established in 2019, the Professional Deputies Forum was founded by practitioners to provide a forum for professional deputies to share news, views, and best practice on matters concerning vulnerable adults who lack or have limited mental capacity. We spoke to Martin Terrell, Chair at the PDF, to share his views on the PDF’s work and the challenges faced by deputies.
Personal injury trust asset swaps explained
Last Updated: October 28, 2025
David Chambers, Partner in Tax and Estate Planning at Kuits Solicitors, explains how asset swapping can protect former homes from assessment.
Under the spotlight: how the PDF supports deputies and their clients
Last Updated: October 28, 2025
We spoke to Stacey Bryant, Partner at Enable Law and recently appointed Chair of the Professional Deputies Forum, about the PDF’s plans, some of the key challenges facing the profession, and her thoughts on the re PW case.
Case guidance: capacity to divorce
Last Updated: October 28, 2025
A recent judgement addressed capacity issues in divorce proceedings and considered the Court of Protection’s powers in this area.
Weekly Digest: Echoes of the past
Last Updated: October 29, 2025
Recent strains in the US banking sector have revived memories of past crises, highlighting the importance of distinguishing short-term setbacks from systemic risks.
No golden opportunity: Why we don’t recommend cryptoassets
Last Updated: October 30, 2025
Returns for cryptoassets have undeniably been spectacular recently, but they’re built on unstable foundations. We think they’ll always be highly volatile assets that no one can rely on to protect and steadily build their wealth.
Seeking experience: Investing in travel and leisure
Last Updated: October 29, 2025
• Spending on travel and leisure is holding up, despite inflation and slowing economic growth in some regions • Companies are developing new business models in response to consumer behaviour • This creates both opportunities and risks to watch closely
The case for diversification
Last Updated: October 29, 2025
Stay informed with an 8-minute investment update video, discussing stock market highs, US rate-cutting and reasons for optimism about European economic growth.
Weekly Digest: Back home
Last Updated: October 30, 2025
As economic data softens and fiscal pressures mount, the upcoming Autumn Budget will test the UK government’s ability to steady public finances while keeping the recovery on track.