Articles, interviews & expert comment

Is a structural hedge the UK banks’ secret weapon?

Matt Britzman | 26 October 2023

An often-overlooked financial strategy that could turn into an interest income tailwind for the next few years. What is the structural hedge and how are UK banks looking to benefit?

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• Where are the investment opportunities in farming? – 3 share ideas

  Derren Nathan | 26 October 2023

  With the World Bank pledging billions to tackle food insecurity, where are the investment opportunities in farming?

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• How long will my pension last?

  Isabel McDougall | 26 October 2023

  With the number of people living to 100 reaching a new record high, we look at different strategies for making your pension last as long as your retirement.

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• Security vs flexibility – what’s the most popular retirement option?

  Isabel McDougall | 25 October 2023

  We look at the most popular retirement options and how the retirement landscape has changed over the years.

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• JP Morgan Global Growth and Income Investment Trust: October 2023 Update

  Aidan Moyle | 23 October 2023

  In this update, Investment Analyst Aiden Moyle shares our analysis on the manager, process, culture, ESG, cost, and performance of the JPMorgan Global Growth and Income Investment Trust.

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• NS&I pulls top 6.2% fixed-rate deal – where to look now?

  Duncan Jeffrey | 20 October 2023

  NS&I pulled their top paying one-year fixed rate recently and some other banks are following suit. Here’s what could be next, and how you can make more of your savings.

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• UK stock market review – market resilient as hopes of a rate peak grow

  Joseph Hill | 20 October 2023

  We look at what’s happened in the UK economy, how the stock market’s been coping, and how our Wealth Shortlist funds have fared.

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• Stock market look ahead – what’s next for big tech?

  Sophie Lund-Yates | 20 October 2023

  With Google, Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Microsoft all reporting in the next two weeks, here’s what to look out for in the next round of major tech results.

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• Next week on the stock market

  Aarin Chiekrie | 20 October 2023

  What to expect from a selection of FTSE 100, FTSE 250 and selected other companies reporting next week.

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• Oil price spikes, takeovers, and corporate scandals – 3 oil majors in focus

  Sophie Lund-Yates | 19 October 2023

  From oil price spikes to corporate scandals, the oil & gas sector has been hitting the headlines lately. Here’s a closer look at 3 of the major players.

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• JPMorgan Emerging Markets Investment Trust: October 2023 Update

  Henry Ince | 19 October 2023

  In this investment trust update, Investment Analyst Henry Ince shares our analysis on the manager, process, culture, ESG integration, cost and performance of the JP Morgan Emerging Markets Investment Trust.

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• Murray Income Trust: October 2023 update

  Joseph Hill | 18 October 2023

  In this investment trust update, Senior Investment Analyst Joseph Hill shares our analysis on the manager, process, culture, ESG integration, cost and performance of the Murray Income Trust.

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• State Pension set for 8.5% boost – how much could you get?

  Helen Morrissey | 18 October 2023

  With wage growth overshooting inflation, we look at what’s next for the State Pension and how much you could get.

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• Will the Tories scrap inheritance tax?

  Alexandra Mears-Jennings | 17 October 2023

  Reports suggest the Conservative party is considering changes to inheritance tax (IHT). We look at how IHT works currently and how it could change.

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• Have interest rates peaked? – how to make the most of your savings

  Duncan Jeffery | 13 October 2023

  The Bank of England has paused interest rates rises and NS&I have withdrawn their market-leading fixed-term bond. We look at what could be next for savings rates, and how to make more of your cash.

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