Investing
CIO Investment Insights: From Old Trafford to Wall Street - the case for staying the course
9 October 2025
Welcome to the latest issue of Justin Onuekwusi, our CIO, quarterly insights.
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144 articles
Investing
Real Life Advice Report 2025: Chapter 1 - Why milestones often spark the search for financial advice
8 October 2025
Almost half of people seeking financial advice say that one of life’s milestones – from retirement to buying a home – is a key reason.
4 minutesInvesting
Bonds made simple - a beginner's guide to the world's largest asset class
7 October 2025
Bonds have long been seen as the backbone of a balanced investment portfolio – and traditionally the quiet partner to more volatile equities. Yet Liz Truss’s 2022 ‘mini-budget’ and the September 2025 spike in long-term bond yields to near thirty-year highs became global news stories, dramatic reminders of this asset class’s importance.
4 minutesBusiness
What could the Autumn Budget mean for growing SMEs? Thinking ahead with head, heart and hand
1 October 2025
For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) thinking about expansion, the Autumn Budget should arguably be used as more than just a policy update. It’s also a moment to pause, reflect and prepare for what’s next.
4 minutesRetirement
Living to age 100: How to make your pension last longer
19 September 2025
More of us are reaching our 100th birthdays than ever before. While a letter from the King may seem exciting, funding a long and comfortable retirement requires careful planning. We explore what you need to consider to ensure your pension savings can stretch across 35 years or more.
4 minutesBusiness
Setting foundations to expand your business
6 August 2025
Kevin Petley, Business Growth Advisor at Elephants Child regularly works with businesses in developing plans for expansion. He shares his insights and tips for other business owners looking to grow.
4 minutesInvesting, Retirement
Pensions for children – what you need to know
15 July 2025
If you set up a child pension while your children are young, you’re putting them on the path to future financial wellbeing. We explain why starting early means starting right.
4 minutesInvesting
Changing dynamics and the rise of UK share buybacks
11 July 2025
With the popularity of share buybacks exploding in the UK, we explore when and why a company might choose buybacks over dividends, and what they mean for investors.
5 minutesProtecting
Why it's not as hard as you think to make a Will
8 July 2025
You can’t take it with you when you go. But it can be surprisingly difficult to decide who to pass your money and assets to when you die. It’s a key reason why many people delay their legacy planning – but making a Will is a surefire way to ensure the right people benefit, after you’re gone.
4 minutesInvesting
Red caps, price traps: the US concentration conundrum
4 July 2025
What is happening with US politics? What will the volatility mean for my investments and US holdings? In my recent months travelling around – from Singapore to Dubai, Edinburgh and Manchester – these have been the questions on almost every investor’s lips.
7 minutesProtecting
Why it’s time to start talking long term care with your family
28 March 2025
Feeling financially and emotionally responsible for the welfare of both children and parents can feel like being caught between a rock and a hard place.
5 minutes