Analysis

Best Practice | analysis 8 Aug 16

The imaginary Warrington family face further wealth and succession planning issues in this, the third article by Edward Stone, partner at Irwin Mitchell Private Wealth.

Macro Views | analysis 5 Aug 16

The ultra-loose monetary policy pursued by central banks since the financial crisis has implied an unprecedented fall in discount rates, which has led to a massive front-loading of returns: not only for bonds, but also for equities. Does this mean you should take your profit now and sell?

Macro Views | analysis 4 Aug 16

When I was a child my school clothes were often too big for me. My mother would buy them like that on purpose with the knowledge that I would grow into them eventually.

Investment | analysis 1 Aug 16

Talk of a 0% fee for passive investing is an enticing prospect, but as core funds become cheaper so groups are encouraged to over-complicate the satellite.

Fixed Income | analysis 29 Jul 16

With global growth slowing and developed-market government bonds at a record low, fixed income managers are focusing on opportunities in spread sectors.