The region has plenty of trade groups, but which ones can help the UK boost trade? The good news is that UK trade with Latin America is growing. But not as fast as British exports…
Hot property
Background Unless you’ve been in a cupboard for the last month or so you will be aware that property funds have taken a beating since the surprise result of the EU referendum in June. By…
Week in review: the last “hurrah”
The FTSE 100 index broke through 6,700 this week, hitting a one-year high and closing at 6,712 at Thursday’s close. Meanwhile, the domestically focused FTSE 250 has near enough erased its post-Brexit losses. Investors were…
David Prosser answers some common questions from investors in the wake of the EU referendum.
How should investors respond to the turmoil that has rocked world markets since the UK voted to come out of the European Union? The referendum result has sparked volatility across every asset class you care…
Beyond Brexit: Why China may be a bigger threat to economic stability…
The intensity of the British media’s focus on Brexit since Friday’s surprise result has few precedents in recent times, and it is understandable, however the rest of the world still exists – and it was…
Week in Review: ‘gotta catch ’em all’
New Chancellor Phillip Hammond delivered his first round up of the economy this week as official figures showed a narrowing deficit. UK retail figures have taken a turn for the worse though, with June delivering…
Week in review: poker face
Poker face How low would they go? That was the question on investors’ lips this week as they looked to the first meeting of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) since the UK’s…
Week in review: in for a penny…
Now that two weeks have passed since the momentous referendum result on 23 June, some of the implications for markets and the UK economy are becoming clearer. On Wednesday, sterling touched a 31-year low against…
Week in review: Brexit – a Shakespearean drama
The internet was awash with jokes and cheeky puns following last week’s historic Brexit vote followed by England’s defeat to minnows Iceland at the Euro 2016 football championships. “England leaves Europe twice in one week”…
Broken Britain
The United Kingdom, according to S&P, faces at least three and a half years of 'slowed economic growth' when they announced on Monday night that Britain's credit rating had been slashed by two notches to…
Brexit: what does it mean for investors?
The British people have voted to leave the EU, there is political upheaval among the leadership of both main parties, and the possibility of breakup of both the UK and the wider EU is a…
A Financial and Political Turning Point
It’s been an incredibly long couple of days as we tried to navigate the initial fallout from the ‘Brexit’ vote in the markets, and then sit down to consider the longer term implications of what…
Market review: Brexit
Britain woke up on Friday to the news that the UK has voted to leave the European Union. Prime Minister David Cameron has resigned, and Bank of England Governor Mark Carney did not hesitate in…
Troy Income & Growth Investment Trust
Summary Troy Income & Growth (TIGT) is relatively concentrated portfolio of around 40 stocks, with a focus on blue chip UK listed companies which have strong franchises and sustainable dividend growth. The trust’s objective is…
Income in Retirement – A Shift in Thinking
With the new pension freedoms legislation now firmly part of the retirement planning landscape in the UK, the true implications of these changes are now starting to be truly understood. What is clear in our…
How leaving the EU could impact UK house prices and shares
As outside chances continue to become inside chances in global politics, the possibility that the UK could leave the European Union (EU) is increasing, with the latest polls from both YouGov and ICM suggesting that…
Market review: safe as houses?
The UK stock market began the week well, with share prices moving up in tandem with the oil price, which rose above $51 on Wednesday. But things turned sour thereafter, leaving the FTSE 100 index…
Week in review: the gloves are off
Vienna played host to both oil ministers and European Central Bank’s (ECB) delegates for meetings in the Austrian capital this week. In the UK, the upcoming European Union (EU) referendum continues to dominate headlines while…
Week in review: this is not just any profits warning…
Hundreds of millions of pounds were wiped off Marks & Spencer’s market value on Wednesday after the high street icon warned that a plan to revamp its clothing range would tear a hole in its…