Knowledge and Insight

As head of fixed income Bryn Jones remembers his favourite World Cup, he asks whether investors might want to think about revisiting their bond allocations as they try to meet their investment goals.

• Votes Against Slavery initiative saw non-compliant FTSE 350 Index companies targeted with investor action
• 2022 marks the third year of the campaign

More is going on behind the curtain of modern China than its leaders would have you believe, if increasing unrest is anything to go by. Meanwhile, Europeans cross their fingers for a mild winter.

The turmoil of the ‘mini-budget’ seems a distant memory, but big challenges still lie ahead.

Stocks flew higher after inflation came in lower than expected. It’s tough and getting tougher for businesses and families though, especially in the UK.

The construction industry’s vital role in fighting climate change.

Central banks are doggedly raising interest rates. Investors hopeful for a change of tack may continue to be disappointed for a while yet.

A war in Europe, aggressive interest rate hikes and runaway inflation have resulted in markets being particularly volatile this year.

We spoke to Second Chance Headway to learn more about the work they do in support of those affected by acquired (or traumatic) brain injury.

James Pantling-Skeet of Boyes Turner LLP has contributed an article on the issue of service-led, rather than needs-led, decision making in education, health and social care matters. An issue which is likely to have a significant impact on the support available to a protected client from statutory services.

Investors got spooked as Big Tech’s quarterly results showed they weren’t immune to economic headwinds, driving brutal sell-offs. Meanwhile, the UK government’s huge about-face seems to be reaping a ‘dullness dividend’.

Charities and good causes are desperately in need of support in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here we consider how to make your contribution most effective.