Investment market update: April 2026
During April 2026, markets have continued to experience volatility as the conflict in the Middle East has developed. Find out what external factors may have affected the performance of your investments.
During April 2026, markets have continued to experience volatility as the conflict in the Middle East has developed. Find out what external factors may have affected the performance of your investments.
As the value of your estate grows, your Inheritance Tax allowance could reduce. Learn how the size of your estate can impact your tax-efficient allowance.
The 2026/27 tax year started on 6 April 2026. While you have until 5 April 2027 to use tax-efficient allowances and exemptions, making a plan now could be valuable.
Once you have made an investment strategy, often doing nothing is the best course of action. Yet, it’s an approach that might be more difficult to stick to than you expect due to biases.
Conflict in the Middle East caused market volatility throughout March 2026. Find out what other factors may have affected your investments.
Deciding how to pass on your wealth, and who to, isn’t always straightforward. Learn four options for leaving an inheritance for your chosen family.
Managing your pension doesn’t stop once you retire and start to draw an income from it. In fact, it’s just as important to remain engaged with your pension once you start depleting it as it was when you were contributing to it to avoid spending it too quickly.
Thousands of people delay claiming their State Pension every year. There are some potential benefits, including managing their tax liability, but there are also drawbacks that are important to consider.
The current situation in the Middle East has led to market volatility. While it might seem new, similar movements have happened before, and looking at how these events may affect investor behaviour could be useful.
How your brain works can affect how you view wealth and different assets. For many, this can mean cash feels like a safer option than alternatives, but it’s not always the right one. Indeed, sometimes choosing to hold cash could mean you miss growth opportunities