BNY Investments Launches ‘Retirement: A Generational Journey’ Docu-Series June 20, 2025 BNY Investments launches new docu-series to explore the diverse perspectives shaping retirement planning across Baby Boomers to Gen Z.
Lump sum vs cost averaging: what is the best ISA strategy? June 19, 2025 Studies show lump sum investing leads to slightly better returns, but it might not be right for every investor. Saving any amount of money per month, or as often as possible, is a great first step towards creating a financial safety net. But if you’re able to, it’s worth looking into your savings strategy to [...]
UK economy rebound hopes gather as City ‘ready to invest’ June 17, 2025 The UK economy could rebound May as a new business survey has signalled “tentative hope” that Chancellor Reeves can deliver higher growth. According to Lloyds’ latest sector tracker, two more areas of the economy saw output expand compared to data for April, a month which recorded a 0.3 per cent contract in GDP per official [...]
UK dominates European investment appeal despite drop in activity June 9, 2025 The UK has continued to storm ahead of its European rivals as the region’s most attractive destination for financial services investment, despite a sharp drop in activity. The UK recorded 73 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in 2024, a steep 32 per cent drop from 108 the previous year, according to EY’s latest Attractiveness Survey for [...]
Pisces: FCA’s private stock market will worsen FOMO investing June 5, 2025 The FCA's new private stock market Pisces comes into force today, but Carrie Osmon warns the framework risks worsening FOMO investing.
Gen Z investors reliant on LinkedIn and TikTok finfluencers for advice May 28, 2025 Gen Z has led the charge in a growing trend of using social media for investment advice, according to new data from Charles Schwab. Over 70 per cent of Gen Z use social media and financial influencers – dubbed finfluencers – when making investment decisions, the data suggests. LinkedIn was valued as the top social [...]
The best Stocks and Shares ISAs May 28, 2025 Stocks and shares ISAs enable you to invest within a tax-free wrapper, but the best provider will depend on your individual needs. Cash ISAs pay interest on your savings, but Stocks and Shares ISAs offer a tax-free way of earning returns on your investments. So if you’re willing to take a little risk, they could [...]
Should you let a roboadviser manage your finances? May 26, 2025 Roboadvisers offer a low-cost, hands-off way to grow your investments. Here’s what to be aware of if you’re thinking of picking one. So you’re thinking about starting your investing journey, but how do you choose where to put your money? Of course, you can consult a financial adviser, but this can be quite costly, so if [...]
Why you should invest early in the tax year May 22, 2025 Data shows that those who invest regularly and at the start of the year can be thousands of pounds better off than those who wait until the end. We’re about a month into the tax year, and there’s no time like now to make sure your investments are working as hard for you as they [...]
Impax’s takings slump after global retreat on sustainability May 22, 2025 Impax Asset Management recorded a slump in revenue in the first half of the year as a global retreat on green policies turned clients away from its sustainability offering. The firm cited a “challenging first half of financial year” with assets under management falling to £25.3bn. This was down from £37.2bn at the end of [...]