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July 2020 Investment & Economic Update
In our latest monthly investment update for July 2020, we take a look at how the global investment markets, economy […]
Julia Docker
Jul 1, 20204 min read
Has dividend income failed you?
2020 has been a lousy year for dividends. 45% of UK companies have already scrapped dividends, and further cuts are […]
Julia Docker
Jun 15, 20203 min read
Are you an Investment Hypochondriac?
It’s tempting to make significant changes to your investment portfolio when the world appears to be changing around you. But […]
Julia Docker
Jun 4, 20202 min read
June 2020 Investment & Economic Update
In our latest monthly investment update for June 2020, we take a look at how the global investment markets, economy […]
Julia Docker
Jun 3, 20203 min read
No, there won’t be a new world order
Earlier today, we held our latest investment committee (virtually, via a group Zoom call!) to discuss how our approach might […]
Julia Docker
May 28, 20202 min read
Investing in a Post-Normal World
Some odd things happened in the financial world after the Banking Crisis. Back then, Quantitative Easing was just a bizarre […]
Julia Docker
May 26, 20203 min read
May 2020 Investment & Economic Update
In our latest monthly investment update for May 2020, we take a look at how the global investment markets, economy […]
Julia Docker
May 3, 20204 min read
Don’t believe the headlines
One of the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic is a global economic slowdown, with consequential investment market reaction. Between 17th […]
Julia Docker
May 1, 20202 min read
Supporting investment decisions
In light of recent stock market volatility, the role of the Financial Planner in supporting investment decisions has never been […]
Julia Docker
Apr 16, 20203 min read
Should I be making investment changes right now?
Sometimes it can be hard to do nothing, mainly when so much seems to be changing – especially when it […]
Julia Docker
Apr 8, 20203 min read
April 2020 Investment & Economic Update
In our latest monthly investment update for April 2020, we take a look at how the global investment markets, economy […]
Julia Docker
Apr 1, 20204 min read
Diversification is the Answer; What was the Question?
While the current economic and stock market shock might be similar to others, and it’s tempting to imagine that investment […]
Julia Docker
Apr 1, 20202 min read
Taking comfort from history
Mr Podmore, history teacher and ace badminton coach at my secondary school, used to tell me that I would, one […]
Julia Docker
Mar 25, 20204 min read
Covid-19 commercial property fund suspensions
It’s happened again. During times of market stress, open-ended property investment funds are occasionally ‘gated’, with investors facing restrictions before […]
Julia Docker
Mar 19, 20203 min read
Coronavirus market crisis continues to bite
The coronavirus crisis continues to bite with global financial markets experiencing another tough day. Despite a coordinated effort from central […]
Julia Docker
Mar 17, 20202 min read
Worst day on the markets since 1987
Global stock markets entered panic mode on Thursday. A combination of the US announcing its EU travel ban, and half-hearted […]
Julia Docker
Mar 12, 20203 min read
Emergency rate cut as Coronavirus Budget approaches
In a choreographed move, the Bank of England implemented an emergency rate cut, slashing interest rates by half a per […]
Julia Docker
Mar 11, 20202 min read
Eventful day for global stock markets
It’s been an eventful day for global stock markets. Some are calling it Black Monday. The combination of investor anxiety […]
Julia Docker
Mar 9, 20203 min read
March 2020 Investment & Economic Update
In our latest monthly investment update for March 2020, we take a look at how the global investment markets, economy […]
Julia Docker
Mar 2, 20204 min read
It’s OK to feel unsettled
Investors are reacting to the growing threat of a coronavirus pandemic, with a sixth consecutive day of stock market declines. […]
Julia Docker
Feb 27, 20203 min read
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