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10 years on from Brexit – 5 ways its affected your finances

Next Tuesday (23 June) marks 10 years since the UK voted to leave the European Union (EU). The pound fell in the aftermath of the vote – pushing up the cost of travel. The falling pound fed into higher inflation, exacerbated by trade frictions. Sluggish economic growth and a slowdown in spending prompted lower interest rates – hitting savers. However, more recently, the pandemic effect has eclipsed the impact of Brexit
Posted on Tuesday Jun 16

Inheritance mismatch: Gen Z betting on Parents payouts

Nearly a quarter (23%) of Gen Z adults say they’re not focused on saving for retirement because they expect to inherit money or property. This comes as one in seven parents (15%) plan to prioritise enjoying their money today over passing on wealth to children down the line. With upcoming policy changes bringing pensions into the scope of inheritance tax from 2027, three in 10 parents (29%) say this will impact how they plan to use their pension in retirement. Standard Life shares tips to help people build their own retirement savings, rather than relying on inheritance
Posted on Tuesday Jun 16

G7 summit opens with Iran deal under scrutiny

G7 summit gets underway, with details of the Iran deal set to be in focus. Brent crude remains hovering around $82 a barrel as nations mull conditions for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Japan raises interest rates to a 31-year high amid inflationary pressures. Nikkei rallies higher as the move was widely expected and there is relief that a larger hike was not imposed. Defence sector in focus as Europe’s military policy amid the Ukraine conflict is set to be in focus at the G7 summit.
Posted on Tuesday Jun 16

Is your portfolio constructed like a winning World Cup team

The 2026 Fifa World Cup has kicked off and it promises to be an exciting tournament as 48 teams fight it out in an expanded format. The larger number of teams – 48 rather than 32 – means more matches and more chances of upsets in the knockout rounds. Consistency will be the key to success – just as it is in the investing world – as a major slip could result in an early exit.
Posted on Monday Jun 15

Iran deal lifts equity markets

Global markets rally on Iran deal. Oil slides as risk premium fades. Rate hike risks still linger. Warsh debut puts Fed in focus. Whitbread and Tesco updates due
Posted on Monday Jun 15

Younger workers could turn state pension cashout into £1m

Ministers are reportedly considering allowing young workers to swap 1 year of State Pension entitlement for £12,548 lump sum 28-year-old who invested this amount in S&P 500 40 years ago would have £984,179 today. Same investment would have reached £423,463 in a global MSCI World tracker fund
Posted on Friday Jun 12

Stocks rally on fresh Iran deal hopes

Markets cheer fresh Iran deal hopes. Oil eases, supply risks linger. SpaceX demand faces market test. UK growth contracts in April
Posted on Friday Jun 12

HMRC should further refine plans for IHT on pensions

The Society of Pension Professionals (SPP) has urged HMRC to rethink key aspects of its proposed inheritance tax (IHT) framework for pensions, warning that the current approach places unrealistic obligations on pension schemes and could create significant delays and confusion for families following a death.
Posted on Thursday Jun 11

Markets wobble on inflation fears

FTSE 100 opens up. Brent crude back below $94 per barrel. US CPI in line with core a little softer than expected. Wall Street set to rebound at the open. Jobless claims and PPI in focus today
Posted on Thursday Jun 11

Caution as inflation takes centre stage

Fresh skirmishes in the Middle East raise concerns about the duration of the energy crunch. Brent Crude creeps higher, rising back above $90 a barrel, and US oil stocks fall to their lowest level in four months. US Consumer Price Index data set to be a driver of sentiment with May numbers expected to show a 0.5% lift in inflation month on month. Voracious demand for AI is set to increase inflationary pressures as data centre build-out ramps up. Looming SpaceX IPO likely to keep stocks volatile.
Posted on Wednesday Jun 10

MPS beats traditional “bread and butter” multi-asset funds

Nearly a third (32%) of financial advisers and IFAs say clients' investment solutions are mainly constructed by Model Portfolio Services. This comes above multi asset funds (27%) or in-house investment portfolios (24%)
Posted on Tuesday Jun 9

OpenAI joins the listing race but caution reigns over Iran

Footsie set for a flat start as wariness remains about geopolitical tensions, inflation and global growth. OpenAI confidentially files for an IPO amid hot competition from Anthropic and SpaceX. Israel and Iran cease hostilities, helping calm oil prices, but energy costs remain elevated. China’s resilience shines through with exports hitting record levels in May.
Posted on Tuesday Jun 9

5 financial considerations for cohabiting couples

Following the government’s announcement of proposals to give greater rights to cohabiting couples, Sean McCann, Chartered Financial Planner at NFU Mutual, the financial advice firm, outlines five financial issues cohabiting couples should consider.
Posted on Monday Jun 8

Inflation fears and renewed Middle East conflict

Sell-off intensifies as inflationary fears rise with tech bearing the brunt. Iran war developments add to tensions after Iran targeted Israel with missiles. Brent crude gains 4% to trade above $97 a barrel. South Korea's Kospi plunges 8% triggering a circuit breaker. Tech stocks suffering amid worries of interest rate hikes. Bond markets caught up in the sell-off as investors seek higher returns.
Posted on Monday Jun 8

Simpler climate reporting rules could save firms millions

Investment firms could save around £20m a year under new proposals from the FCA to simplify climate reporting for investment products.
Posted on Friday Jun 5

Middle East conflict tops financial threats for Europe

Middle East conflict now leading financial concern for UK and European consumers, level with inflation and ahead of the war in Ukraine and strained US relations. For European businesses, the conflict is the second biggest external threat, behind only inflation – and third for UK businesses, behind inflation and UK economic slowdown. UK consumers are among the most pessimistic in Europe about their finances: four in ten expect to have less money each month and over half plan to cut spending in 2026. Almost one in ten UK consumers have been turned down for credit since January 2025 – the highest rate in Europe
Posted on Friday Jun 5

Cautious mood ahead of US jobs figures and Iran stalemate

FTSE 100 set for a marginally higher start, despite lingering wariness about prospects for an Iran war resolution. Middle East crisis is still a can of worms which diplomatic efforts are struggling to contain. Brent crude trades around $95 a barrel, up around 4% on the week. US jobs report set to show American employers are being more cautious about hiring. House prices dip 0.1% in May according to the Halifax House Price Index, and are down 0.2% on the quarter. Chipmaker Broadcom’s earnings disappoint, leading to a sharp sell-off of tech stocks in Asian trade. AI enthusiasm has bleached out geopolitical concerns, but worries about mega-valuations are rising.
Posted on Friday Jun 5

Mega-listings may put private market valuations to the test

Adam Fischer, Senior DC Investment Consultant at Isio, comments on the resurgence in IPO activity and what it could mean for private market valuations and pension investors: "Public markets have remained remarkably strong in recent years, yet IPO activity has been relatively subdued.
Posted on Thursday Jun 4

Stocks on the back foot as markets look for fresh catalysts

FTSE 100 futures down. OECD - strong outlook takes edge off disruption threat. Brent crude prices fall towards $97 per barrel as Trump insists deal is still in play. NASDAQ and S&P futures fall. Broadcom shares pull back despite strong results
Posted on Thursday Jun 4

Football clubs warned about questionable sponsorship deals

Football clubs have been warned not to put their fans’ cash at risk by signing sponsorship deals with financial firms that aren't allowed to operate in the UK. According to the FCA, a number of unauthorised firms, including crypto businesses and trading platforms, are using sponsorship to target unwitting football fans.
Posted on Wednesday Jun 3

Growth focused DC strategies continue to gain favour

Providers increasingly retaining growth assets for longer despite short-term market volatility. Wide dispersion in Q1 returns highlights the growing importance of strategic default design. Retirement strategies continue shifting away from capital preservation toward supporting sustainable long-term retirement income
Posted on Wednesday Jun 3

Broadstone advises on L&Gs bulk annuity deal for Lowman

Full scheme buy-in with L&G Flow secures the benefits of 52 deferred members and 63 pensioners in a £10m transaction. Broadstone’s SM&RT Insure – Admin used to take on administration and prepare data for quotations in 3 months
Posted on Wednesday Jun 3

US records, Nvidia momentum, and oil risks in focus

FTSE flat as US posts fresh highs. Reaction from Nvidia’s Computex keynote. Gold pressured by strong US jobs data. Oil rises on Middle East supply risk
Posted on Wednesday Jun 3

Savers put £12 billion into Cash ISAs in April ahead of cut

Cash ISAs saw a whopping £12 billion of inflows in April 2026, according to the latest Bank of England money and credit data. This is the second highest month ever for inflows since Cash ISAs launched in 1999. Net mortgage approvals for house purchases increased to 65,900 in April……but net mortgage lending itself was down to £4.4 billion for the month, from £6.8 billion in March. The average rate on new mortgages rose to 4.08% in April
Posted on Tuesday Jun 2

Savers prioritise precision over presentation

In the second release from its 2026 Trust & Confidence Survey, Trafalgar House has revealed that savers are prioritising accuracy over feature-heavy design and advanced digital functionality.
Posted on Tuesday Jun 2