Estate planning is one of the most important - and often overlooked - aspects of wealth management. It’s not just about what you leave behind but how you choose to leave it....
Continue readingThe Role of Investments in Retirement
Building significant wealth over the course of a career is no small feat - it reflects years of diligence, strategic decision-making and discipline. As you move towards retirement, however, the focus shifts from building your assets to managing them in a way that continues to serve your lifestyle, your legacy and your long-term goals....
Continue readingLetter from America
With US tariff negotiations still featuring heavily in the news, Raymond James European Strategist, Jeremy Batstone-Carr, considers recent developments and their potential effects on the global economy....
Continue readingInvestment Management – The Importance of a Strategic, Managed Approach to Investments
Managing wealth today goes beyond simply aiming for growth. It’s about having clarity, control and confidence in how your assets support your broader financial and lifestyle goals....
Continue readingHow to Spend Well in Retirement
For many, retirement brings a welcome sense of freedom- the opportunity to choose how you spend your time, your energy and your wealth. Yet with that freedom often comes a quiet question: Am I spending too much - or too little? In our latest blog, we discuss strategies for spending well in retirement, exploring...
Continue readingSection 899 has been struck out of the US One Big Beautiful Bill legislation
The article explores what Section 899 could have meant for global markets and why its absence may prove just as significant as its original inclusion. This article originally appeared in Investment Strategy Quarterly – July 2025....
Continue readingInvestment Strategy Quarterly – July 2025
Our latest Investment Strategy Quarterly considers the complexities of today’s markets while drawing insights from the past. This edition includes the historic and current impact of tariffs, asks if the US still holds its safe-haven appeal for investors, and examines energy costs and AI. Closer to home, we take a look at Labour’s first...
Continue readingNavigating Market Volatility – Strategies for Effective Investment Growth
Market volatility is a natural part of the investment landscape. With shifting interest rates, geopolitical tensions and unpredictable global developments, periods of turbulence are to be expected. The key to navigating these conditions lies not in avoiding change but in responding to it with a clear, long-term strategy....
Continue readingUnderstanding Risk – Making Informed Investment Decisions
In an increasingly complex financial landscape, even the most seasoned investors recognise the importance of actively managing risk....
Continue readingThe merry, merry month of May
Despite stock markets making strong headway in May, uncertainty proved to be persistent. Our European Strategist, Jeremy Batstone-Carr considers the potential effects on the global economy....
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