Category Archives: Insights

Searching the fringes: Paul Foster’s quest for outstanding art

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 […]

Pensions: what’s changing and what do you need to do?

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 […]

Succession: a historical perspective

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 […]

Views at a glance – January 2025

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 […]

In conversation with the Group CEO of Schroders, Richard Oldfield

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 […]

Schroders Outlook 2025: Income, returns and resilience – opportunities in public and private markets

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 […]

What does Trump 2.0 mean for clean energy?

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 […]