Investing
23 July 2026
With so much focus on the here and now, thinking about long-term protection can easily fall down the priority list. This could leave many financially exposed to unexpected events.
4 minutesInvesting
21 July 2026
Andy Burnham has replaced Sir Keir Starmer as the UK’s prime minister for the remainder of this parliament. We take a closer look at some of the domestic issues the new prime minister may consider priorities.
6 minutesInvesting
16 July 2026
What happens when one of the world’s most valuable companies isn’t allowed into the S&P 500?
4 minutesBusiness
14 July 2026
Does your business rely on the talent or expertise of a key individual? If so, how would it fare if they were no longer able to work?
4 minutesInvesting
13 July 2026
The famous Peking Duck found itself at the centre of an international row last week, as the EU launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of the bird from China.
6 minutesRetirement
10 July 2026
If you live abroad, there may be many appealing reasons to return to the UK for your later years. But the emotional pull – such as wanting to be closer to family or return to a familiar place – should be balanced against the costs of returning home. You will need to weigh up the relative cost of living in the UK and your overall financial position, including the tax rules that apply to returning expats.
4 minutesInvesting
8 July 2026
Women own more wealth than at any time in history. Money is being earned, created through entrepreneurship, and inherited by women through wealth transfer at a rapidly growing rate.
4 minutesInvesting
7 July 2026
Welcome to the latest issue of our CIO quarterly insights newsletter from CIO Justin Onuekwusi.
5 minutesBusiness
2 July 2026
Martin Brown, CEO, Elephants Child, highlights the trends he is seeing in the SME market so far this year.
4 minutesProtecting, Investing
1 July 2026
After losing someone close to you even simple tasks can feel overwhelming – and dealing with finances can be hardest. There are some practical and legal steps to go through.
4 minutesInvesting
30 June 2026
A powerful El Nino weather phenomenon is expected during the second half of 2026, with the potential to reshape global weather patterns into next year.
4 minutesInvesting, Retirement
26 June 2026
Changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules which will bring pensions into scope from next April are changing how people think about retirement planning, with more turning once again to annuities.
4 minutes