Kim Pattison
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London leads UK growth in June as business activity gains momentum
Private sector activity in London strengthened further in June, highlighting the capital’s resilience as business activity fell nationally for a second consecutive…
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Burnham’s appointment brings new hope to SMEs
Today, Andy Burnham is announced as Leader of the Labour Party – on Monday Prime Minister. Small businesses around the country will…
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Crisis of confidence over tech valuations spreads while Netflix and Burberry disappoint
AI valuations face a reality check as investors question whether huge infrastructure spending will deliver sufficient returns. Susannah Streeter, Chief Investment Strategist,…
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AI: why the Mills Review reminds us to proceed with caution
Katie Brinsden, Managing Director of Truly Independent, assesses the Mills Review and its messages on artificial intelligence. According to the Financial Conduct…
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How deglobalisation strengthens the case for smaller companies
In this article, Simon Wood, Co-Manager of the IFSL Marlborough Global SmallCap Fund, shares his insights on deglobalisation. Although the term didn’t…
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Fed policymaker comments raise inflation data stakes
In the latest Macro Signposts, PIMCO’s Tiffany Wilding discusses the Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller’s recent remarks, which suggest the Fed is…
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European Active ETF market nears €110bn as competition intensifies
Europe’s active ETF market continued its rapid expansion in the first half of 2026, with assets reaching €108.3 billion by the end of…
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V12 Retail Finance data shows resilient consumer demand in H1 2026
New half year data from V12 Retail Finance shows UK consumers continued to make significant financial commitments through point of sale finance…
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Everything you need to know as Burnham set to become next PM
After Andy Burnham received sufficient nominations from MPs to become Labour leader that no challenger is mathematically possible, representatives from AJ Bell…
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Why the energy transition is becoming an investment transition
The energy transition is no longer only a story about turbines, solar panels and electric cars. It is increasingly a story about capital:…
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Cohen & Steers shares capital market assumptions
Return expectations for the next 10 years are shifting as enduring structural forces reshape markets, demanding that investors reevaluate strategic portfolio allocations.…
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CISI supports financial services leaders’ skills compact
The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) pledges its support for the landmark Financial Services Commission’s (FSSC) Skills Compact launched 14…
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Millions more workers pulled into higher tax bands
Marianna Hunt, Personal Finance Expert at Fidelity International comments on the latest income tax statistics from HMRC, with a huge increase in workers…
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Government’s £121 billion stealth tax raid hits Brits on all levels of income
Laura Suter, Director of Personal Finance at AJ Bell, comments on the latest income tax liability statistics. The nation is paying more tax,…
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CMC Markets broadens access to US markets with expanded trading hours
CMC Markets, a FTSE 250 company and global multi-asset financial services firm, has broadened access to US markets through expanded trading hours…
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The credit market lens: a higher bar for earnings season
PIMCO’s Lotfi Karoui, Multi-Asset Credit Strategist, discusses the optimism in U.S. credit markets as analysts raise earnings and margin expectations for investment-grade…
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Nearly 1/4 UK investors reduce exposure to domestic stocks as political uncertainty reaches record high
Political uncertainty is beginning to influence how UK retail investors position their portfolios, with almost one in four (23%) saying they have…
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What can the FIFA World Cup teach us about portfolio construction?
Ahead of England’s much-anticipated semi-final against Argentina tonight, Kate Rainbow, Head of Key Accounts at Hymans Robertson Investment Services (HRIS), shares her…
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Investments surge despite mounting economic and political concern
UK investors paid more into their portfolios during the second quarter than in the first three months of 2026 despite ongoing market…
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Momentum investing outpaces value and quality as market concentration accelerates
As England celebrate a place in the FIFA World Cup semi-final, attention has inevitably turned to whether momentum alone will be enough…
