Europe is spending more on defence — here’s why it matters Following recent global tensions and shifting alliances, European countries are spending more on defence than they have in decades.…
16 May 2025
Exchange‑traded funds (‘ETFs’) are fast becoming an investor favourite. A record‑breaking US$266 billion was invested in 2024, taking the total amount invested to US$2.3 trillion at the end of the…
14 May 2025
The market for active exchange‑traded funds (ETFs) has grown significantly in recent years. Many investors now want the benefits of active management in the simple, low‑cost ETF format. In this…
13 May 2025
The UK announced on Thursday that it had closed the first deal with the US since Trump’s trade war began. The deal included the tariffs on British steel imported to…
9 May 2025
The U.S. equity market is continuing its bounce, with the S&P 500 advancing for eight consecutive trading days (likely nine if it finishes up on Friday, which looks likely). Investor…
6 May 2025
The topic de jour in markets over the last couple of weeks has been the disconnect between US Treasury yields and the dollar. Typically, higher yields should attract foreign capital, …
25 April 2025
The start of the 2025/26 tax year means your tax‑free ISA and SIPP allowances have been reset. Continue reading to find out how you can invest tax‑efficiently. This article will…
25 April 2025
In the last 20 years, passive investing has become increasingly popular. Investors should be aware that the composition of these benchmarks have changed dramatically over this time. As a result, …
25 April 2025
