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Oil up as Middle East tensions flare sending markets lower

Oil jumps as renewed Middle East tensions rattle global markets. FTSE 100 and European stocks fall as investors weigh fresh inflation risks and await Fed minutes. Jet2 bucks the market, with shares soaring more than 12% on strong summer bookings and a £250 million share buyback.
Posted on Wednesday Jul 8

M&A resilient as first 6 months have been a game of 2 halves

Global M&A performance experienced a sharp downturn during the second quarter of 2026, according to research on completed deals from WTW’s Quarterly Deal Performance Monitor (QDPM). Based on share price performance, dealmakers struggled against companies not involved in M&A activities by a significant -11.9pp (percentage points) for deals valued over $100 million and completed during the last three months, reveals WTW’s Quarterly Deal Performance Monitor (QDPM)1.
Posted on Wednesday Jul 8

OBR forecasts rise in IHT take due to ageing population

The Office for Budget Responsibility's latest Fiscal Risks and Sustainability Report, published today, highlights how the changes in the UK’s demographics will influence rising Inheritance Tax (IHT) and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) receipts with the proportion of the population aged over 80 likely to rise from 5% in 2025 to 12% in 2075.
Posted on Wednesday Jul 8

Mutuals market performs strongly in 2025

The majority of participants reported an increase in assets by year end 2025Median Gross Written Premiums rise to £39m, set against a significant rise in median gross claims which grow to £37mMomentum accelerating as the Government aims to double the size of the mutual and co-operative sector
Posted on Tuesday Jul 7

Comments on FCAs landmark review of AI in financial services

Broadstone and Lumera comment on the FCA landmark review of AI in financial services
Posted on Monday Jul 6

FCA publish review of AI impact on retail financial services

The review sets out how AI could reshape retail financial services for consumers, firms, markets and regulators by 2030 and beyond.
Posted on Monday Jul 6

Football fever lifts spending as easyJet pilots new path

Footsie drifts as investors await Fed minutes. England's stunning World Cup run delivers a spending boost for pubs and retailers. easyJet edges towards £5.5bn takeover as UK takeover trend gathers pace. As another British company looks set for a private equity future, investors are increasingly looking at private markets to find opportunities for growth.
Posted on Monday Jul 6

Poll shows views on LGPS investment and governance reforms

The Society of Pension Professionals (SPP) held a webinar on the “Key Developments in LGPS Funding and Governance” that involved a wide-ranging discussion on the future direction of the LGPS, bringing together more than 100 professionals from across the pensions industry to debate the practical implications of the Government's proposals.
Posted on Thursday Jul 2

FTSE slips, Warsh's inflation warning, diesel prices tumble

FTSE 100 edges lower ahead of the crucial US jobs report as investors fret about higher interest rates for longer. Warsh's inflation warning sparks another bout of profit-taking in technology stocks, with weakness spreading from Wall Street into Asia. Currys shows resilience as profits jump 18%, dividends double and recurring revenues provide a cushion against economic uncertainty. Consumers finally get some relief as diesel prices tumble and a stronger pound stretches holiday budgets further in Europe.
Posted on Thursday Jul 2

PIC strikes the right cord to secure full buyin for ABRSM

Pension Insurance Corporation plc has announced it has concluded a £35 million full buy-in with the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Pension Scheme (“the Scheme”), securing the pensions of all 253 members. The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (“ABRSM”) offers face-to-face and digital exams, sheet music, recordings, apps and courses for students and teachers across the world.
Posted on Wednesday Jul 1

Footsie on the back foot as gold hits eight month low

FTSE 100 slips before recovering a little as a sell-off in metals drags heavyweight miners lower. Gold falls to its lowest level in almost eight months as higher-for-longer US rate expectations strengthen the dollar. JD Sports drops after Nike signals its recovery will take time, while ABF falls as losses at its sugar business deepen. Housebuilders remain under pressure despite tentative signs of improvement in the housing market. Wall Street looks set to catch its breath ahead of Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's appearance at the ECB Forum in Sintra and Thursday's US jobs report.
Posted on Wednesday Jul 1

America at 250: Innovation, valuations and small caps

Daniel Nilsson, Senior Portfolio Manager at Isio, reflects on 250 years of American independence, market concentration and the investment case for US small caps: “At Isio, we believe the investment case for the United States remains fundamentally strong, underpinned by structural innovation, world-leading corporate profitability and exceptionally deep capital markets.
Posted on Tuesday Jun 30

Mid-year money MOT a 6 point plan

Redirecting just £45 a month - equivalent to everyday spending on things like meals out or takeaways - could make a significant long-term difference. Small mid-year financial tweaks can help build momentum ahead of year-end. Standard Life shares a simple six-point mid-year money MOT checklist
Posted on Tuesday Jun 30

FTSE 100 heads higher amid conflicting Middle East signals

.GDP figures show UK economy is slowly growing, but it’s a lacklustre performance – raising challenges for Andy Burnham ahead. Sainsbury’s results mirror UK economic performance, but stores are getting a boost from the heatwave and the World Cup. Big tech rallies after Amazon is admitted to the Dow Jones. Some caution set to return as monthly jobs report looms.
Posted on Tuesday Jun 30

Footsie on the back foot as Middle East tensions flare

FTSE 100 is on the back foot in early trade following fresh attacks in the Middle East. Brent crude rises to $72 a barrel, as Strait of Hormuz remains tricky to navigate. Central bankers’ forum in Sintra, Portugal, in focus as investors look for clues about interest rates. Wall Street set for a rebound with investors turning opportunistic after recent falls.
Posted on Monday Jun 29

Volatility wracks markets at the end of a see-saw week

See-saw moves keep coming as investors stay jittery. FTSE 100 set to trade lower amid rise in geopolitical tensions and a fresh tech sell-off. A vessel was struck while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, adding to fears about the fragility of the peace deal. Asian markets fall sharply, as investors digest price hikes from Apple and Microsoft. Gold suffers in a sell-off, as interest-rate hike expectations firm up, trading around $4,000 an ounce. Bitcoin remains stuck in a frozen crypto winter, falling further to $59,685. The cryptocurrency is down 44% year on year.
Posted on Friday Jun 26

PIC complete buyin for Royal Institute of British Architects

Pension Insurance Corporation plc (“PIC”), a specialist insurer of defined benefit pension funds, has concluded a £35 million buy-in with the Royal Institute of British Architects 1974 Staff Pension Scheme (“the Scheme”), securing the benefits of 168 Scheme members.
Posted on Thursday Jun 25

Tech bounces, oil declines but Europe has fresh energy shock

Brent crude sinks to $72 a barrel as supplies surge through the Strait of Hormuz. One energy shock replaces another for Europe as extreme heat sees wholesale peak electricity prices spike. Tech surges in Asia and on Wall Street after Micron results spark a fresh rally. South Korean memory chip maker SK Hynix plans to list in New York to capitalise on its heady $1 trillion valuation.
Posted on Thursday Jun 25

ISA rules add complexity but not the real barriers to saving

Mark Campbell, Head of Wealth Planning at Isio Wealth Management, comments on HMRC's publication of the detailed rules underpinning the new ISA regime from April 2027.
Posted on Wednesday Jun 24

Tech sell-off stabilises but investors remain nervous

Global tech rout takes a pause, but investors remain skittish. SpaceX comes down to Earth with a bump, burning off much of its post-launch steam. Investors remain wary about chipmaker valuations. Brent crude falls towards pre-war levels, as tanker traffic rises in Strait of Hormuz. Nasdaq set to open slightly higher, but nervousness remains, especially with the hike in interest rates from the Fed increasingly priced in. Pound dips as dollar strengthens but is also being kept lower due to speculation about UK economic policy. Wes Streeting is the front-runner to replace Rachel Reeves, but any new Chancellor is likely to initially focus on stability to try and reassure bond investors.
Posted on Wednesday Jun 24

Treasury to levy 22% interest on cash in Stocks & Shares ISA

It is being reported today that an announcement from the Treasury, confirming that interest from cash held in Stocks & Shares ISAs will face a 22% tax rate, is imminent.

Posted on Tuesday Jun 23

1 in 3 unconfident of coping with unexpected financial shock

Nearly a third of UK adults (29%) aren't confident their family would cope if something happened to them unexpectedly, up from 23% last year. 45 to 54-year-olds in the ‘sandwich generation’ are the least assured of any age group, and are among those saving the least per month
Posted on Monday Jun 22

Prime Minister resigns: what it means for you and investors

Commenting, Charlotte Kennedy, Chartered Financial Planner at Rathbones, says: “A departing prime minister rarely changes your finances overnight, but political upheaval can create uncertainty that affects markets, confidence and expectations.
Posted on Monday Jun 22

Real-time view of bond market activity launched

For the first time, investors and market participants can access a single, real-time source of prices and trading activity across the UK bond market, following the launch of its bond consolidated tape, operated by ETS Connect UK.
Posted on Monday Jun 22

PM under pressure as hopes revive for peace in Middle East

UK assets remain under pressure at the start of a week dominated by political speculation. Sir Keir Starmer is expected to step down as PM to make way for Andy Burnham. Chop and change in Westminster has made investors nervous about the direction of economic policy. Brent crude dips as hopes are revived about a path to peace in the Middle East. Private equity firm Castlelake doubles down on its takeover bid for easyJet.
Posted on Monday Jun 22