Although I’ve been a fairly frequent visitor to the US over the years, I had never been to Austin, Texas. I was therefore pleased to be able to schedule a visit there recently to attend a conference at the head … / More

Most of us will be aware of Aesop’s fable about the hare and the tortoise and the general principle still stands today – the one that rushes around in a frenzy of activity is often overtaken by the more calm … / More

According to the 2015 Investment Association (IA) survey1, assets under management by their members came to £5.5 trillion – that number is over 47 times the annual cost of running the NHS … / More

As Yogi Berra once put it “It’s tough to make predictions, especially about the future”. At the start of 2016 the financial media began the annual round of crystal ball gazing. The media has been full of so-called experts and … / More

You are reading this because you are probably facing an investment issue, and want the best result and outcome to help you to live a better life. We believe that if you follow our six factors, the chances of you … / More

Did you know that on January 1st 2016 the deposit protection limit is changing from £85,000 to £75,000? Perversely perhaps, the reduction is due to the strength of the pound because the protection sum is linked to €100,000 and changed … / More

You have probably been in an all-purpose motor vehicle at some point in your life and appreciated the experience most when you left smooth city roads for country dirt tracks. In the investment world, highly diversified portfolios can provide similar … / More

Why the sugar lobby and the investment industry don’t want us to know the truth. When the recent announcement from Damon Gameau hit the e-mail in box I knew that I was in for a treat. Just not a sweet … / More

As the American baseball coach Yogi Berra, renowned for his comical quotes, once said ‘It’s deja vu all over again!’; that is very much how this recent market sell-off feels. Experienced investors will be familiar with the scenario that has … / More

Many of us recycle waste, avoid buying products from certain companies and try to cut our carbon footprint. In reality though, we all make compromises. How does this balance work when it comes to your own investments? What are the … / More