The Saatchi Gallery’s Director discusses the venue’s work with emerging artists and its role in promoting social inclusion. Cazenove Capital is sponsoring the exhibition “Flowers” at the Saatchi Gallery in early 2025. After starting his career as an art bookseller and fine art publisher, Paul Foster joined Saatchi Gallery in 2012. He is now its […]
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From April 2027, pensions will be subject to inheritance tax (IHT). In most cases, there is no need to take urgent action, but the Budget changes will mean you need to review your pension arrangements. In this Q&A, our wealth planning specialists provide straightforward answers to your pension questions. Many high-net-worth individuals and families will […]
Simon Sebag Montefiore looks at how leaders through history have passed the reins onto the next generation. Succession is the greatest test of any system, whether political, financial or familial. It protects achievements already completed, projects in motion and the personal careers of a regime. The risks of not planning correctly can be calamitous. But […]
Strong economic data and Donald Trump’s incoming presidency are shaping global markets. A continued winning streak for equities US stocks have just concluded their best two-year stretch in 25 years, as 2024 marked the second straight double-digit percentage return for the S&P 500 (all market return data in sterling terms). The tech-focused Nasdaq Composite fared […]
Markets react to the implications of Trump’s second term. The final quarter of 2024 brought a dramatic shift in the global landscape as we learnt that Donald Trump had won the US election. US equities rallied following the election result, driven by optimism about deregulation and tax cuts, although gains were later tempered by concerns […]
Following a 30-year career at PwC, Richard joined Schroders as CFO in 2023 and became Group CEO last November. He talks to Kate Leppard about how the firm continues to grow and evolve after 220 years of serving clients and turning challenges into opportunities. Kate Leppard (KL): Richard, thank you for joining me. Can you […]
A Trump administration may mean higher growth and higher inflation in the US. A second consecutive year of strong equity returns… Global equities are on track for a second consecutive year of double-digit returns, based on the total GBP return of the MSCI All Countries World Index. * Valuations rose during 2024, but the rally […]
Strong US growth and falling interest rates mean equities could continue to perform well. Find out more in our 2025 outlook or watch the video. The global economy is set to continue to deliver growth in the region of 2.5 – 3% over the next couple of years. While this is broadly in line with […]
The economic backdrop is still conducive for returns, but diversification will be essential for building resilient portfolios. 30/11/2024 News of Donald Trump’s conclusive US election win has led to endless speculation about what his policies might be. In this environment, it is always useful to step back and focus on the bigger picture trends. We […]
The sector has been under pressure following Trump’s victory and a Republican “clean sweep.” But the impact on our sustainable portfolios has been limited. Donald Trump’s views on US federal support for clean energy are clear: he has promised to repeal many of the “green new scam” policies included in the Democrats’ Inflation Reduction Act […]