Global Market Insights: October 2024
World Market Summary October was most notably characterised by a spooked bond market, with the fear gauge soaring as Halloween neared. The cause was a broad-based bond sell-off ahead of…
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We make sure you aren’t paying more tax than you need to, taking advantage of Income, Capital Gains and Inheritance Tax allowances. We will also use ISA’s, Pensions and Offshore Bonds as well as utilising Business Relief exemptions.
We have a dedicated Research Department producing company notes, sector notes, regular commentary, and extensive market research.
A dedicated specialist Investment Manager will work with you to fully understand your investment objectives, time horizon and risk appetite. They will then actively manage your investments based on those parameters. The service also allows us to factor in any ethical requirements, cherished holdings, and provides options for income and management of Capital Gains Tax. The Investment Manager will make investment decisions on your behalf within your agreed Investment Management Plan.
Managed by our Research Department, this service is designed to provide a diverse, actively managed investment solution. The model portfolios are benchmarked against the respective Investment Association sector average with a choice of two approaches, both operating within your risk appetite. Our Wayfarer portfolios have an absolute return focus over an economic cycle, whereas our Navigator range aims to deliver benchmark like returns with lower volatility.
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Secure 24/7 web access to track your investments | |
Secure custody facilities for the safekeeping & administration of your investments | |
Flexible ISA tax wrapper at no extra cost | |
Regular income payments either to your nominated bank account or to your portfolio for reinvestment | |
An annual tax package including capital gains computation and consolidated tax certificates |
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World Market Summary October was most notably characterised by a spooked bond market, with the fear gauge soaring as Halloween neared. The cause was a broad-based bond sell-off ahead of…
Read more ›Macro Quarter three has been encapsulated by slowing global economic data with all of the US, China and Europe participating. Even the UK, which had been experiencing the best momentum…
Read more ›World Market Summary The Federal Reserve commenced its interest rate cutting cycle with a pre-emptive 0.5% move after declaring its war on inflation over, whilst the real wars in Europe…
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