A short history of investing in gold – and what to expect for 2017 December 8, 2017 | City Talk Gold is coveted by investors for its rarity. As a precious metal with limited supply, it is seen as a store of value when the real value of other assets, and currencies, can be manipulated. But fundamentally, its high worth is underpinned by its usefulness and attractiveness. Not only is it highly malleable but [...]
How the UK’s regulatory framework protects P2P investors December 7, 2017 | Sponsored The peer-to-peer (P2P) lending market was established in 2005, when Zopa became the first platform to connect individual lenders directly with borrowers. Since then, the market has evolved rapidly, as have the regulations underpinning investor protection – and this looks set to continue. In the UK, the sector has been overseen by the [...]
These are the UK’s 100 fastest-growing startups: Transferwise and Deliveroo top the list December 7, 2017 London can boast with renewed vigour of its startup credentials today, as new research has revealed that the capital is home to 71 of the UK’s 100 fastest-growing startups. Investment platform SyndicateRoom has today revealed the UK businesses which grew most rapidly in terms of value between 2014 and 2017. With some well-known names on [...]
Four investment myths on the rise December 7, 2017 | City Talk The world of investing constantly changes and that means yesterday’s wisdom can soon become today’s myths. Or in some cases, the story moves along and some investors haven’t quite kept up. Your own biases and assumption can pose a danger to wealth generation (you can test this at Schroders Income IQ). So here we [...]
Are millennials on target to retire at age 58? December 6, 2017 | City Talk Millennials (18-35 year olds) are investing 11.2 per cent of their salary for retirement and are relying less on state contributions than older generations (over 35 years olds), a major study has found. The report, which covers 30 countries, also found millennials were hoping to retire with an average age of 58.2 years old. Schroders [...]
What if markets take a downturn? December 6, 2017 | City Talk Market conditions have been favourable this year. Volatility has been low and returns have generally been positive for investors. Throughout 2017 we have detailed our positive outlook for the global economy and asset markets alike. While we continue to maintain this stance, here we share our thoughts on being prepared, and what to do should [...]
From Xero to Hero: Gary Turner has his head in the cloud December 4, 2017 It is the dream of every startup to overtake the incumbent, dominant player in its field. Facebook swallowed Myspace; Uber is usurping taxis; Spotifykilled the CD. London’s fintechs are chipping away at just about every area of financial services. We are witnessing an era of great technological change. Some of the present disruption is quite [...]
UK investors save 11.3 per cent of salary for retirement – is it enough? December 4, 2017 | City Talk UK investors currently save an average of 11.3 per cent of their income specifically for retirement, according to a major new study. The Schroders Global Investor Study (GIS) 2017 found that non-retired UK investors are saving a higher proportion of their income for retirement than the European average (9.9 per cent), and roughly the same [...]
World pension ages on the rise: when will you retire? December 1, 2017 | City Talk State pension ages are rising around the world. Most countries will increase the point at which people can withdraw payments to 67 in coming decades. Some governments have been more aggressive. The UK and Ireland will increase the age to 68, and the British government has indicated that more even higher ages are inevitable. The [...]
14 years of investment returns: history’s lesson for investors November 30, 2017 | City Talk The stockmarket has provided the best returns among the major asset classes over the last 14 years. But the total profits belie wild fluctuations year by year. Such volatility can cause problems for those who need to draw down money from their investments at certain points of their lives. A sudden drop in the stock [...]
