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16/10/2026

Investment Insights: The 'curse' of the winner 🥇

Welcome to the latest issue of our quarterly investment insights newsletter from Chief Executive Officer for Investments Justin Onuekwusi.

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Welcome to the latest issue of our quarterly investment insights newsletter from Chief Executive Officer for Investments Justin Onuekwusi.

14/10/2026

The missing years: caring, career pauses and long-term planning 🧩

Figures show women are substantially more likely than men to take a career break during their working life.1 Whether it’s maternity leave, caring for young children, or looking after elderly family members, the responsibilities that lead to time out of paid work are more likely to impact women.

This is where having a financial plan can help. Instead of treating career breaks as interruptions or gaps with damaging financial impacts, they need to be recognised as a normal part of women’s financial journeys.

Sensible long-term planning can help women more confidently navigate these changes in their working life.

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Figures show women are substantially more likely than men to take a career break during their working life.1 Whether it’s maternity leave, caring for young children, or looking after elderly family members, the responsibilities that lead to time out of paid work are more likely to impact women.

13/10/2026

WeekWatch

President Trump last week announced that his administration had reached an agreement on the release of about 13.5 million barrels of Russian diesel.

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President Trump last week announced that his administration had reached an agreement on the release of about 13.5 million barrels of Russian diesel. However, October’s shipment of 2.3 million barrels against daily global demand of about 30 million barrels means that in the short term, this is unli...

09/10/2026

Autumn Budget 2026 – with a month to go, what lies ahead? 🤔

With less than four weeks before the chancellor John Healey stands up to give his first Budget, leaks about what might be announced have been few and far between.

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With less than four weeks before the chancellor John Healey stands up to give his first Budget, leaks about what might be announced have been few and far between.

08/10/2026

Financial bubbles - great stories but bad investments 🫧

Financial markets have a habit of repeating themselves. Every so often, investors become excited about a new technology or industry sector. In response, prices will often rise rapidly, drawing in more buyers and pushing asset prices higher.

Financial bubbles have been present in financial markets for hundreds of years.

If bubbles follow a familiar pattern, why do they keep happening and why are so many investors caught up in them?

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Financial markets have a habit of repeating themselves. Every so often, investors become excited about a new technology or industry sector. In response, prices will often rise rapidly, drawing in more buyers and pushing asset prices higher.

07/10/2026

Boost for first-time buyers to get on the property ladder 🪜🏡

Prime minister Andy Burnham has unveiled a new scheme to help more first-time buyers on to the property ladder.

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It will offer government-backed equity loans of 20% to those buying new build homes in England, who have at least a 2.5% cash deposit towards their purchase.

06/10/2026

WeekWatch 🔒

Triple lock to end from 2030, as Burnham sets out his vision for the country. Meanwhile French borrowing comes under pressure as electoral uncertainty spooks investors.

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Last week’s Labour party conference gave the new prime minister a platform to set out his vision for the country, including some ambitious changes to housing and social care. However, the details of how this will be paid for won’t be revealed until the Budget at the end of the month, at the earl...

02/10/2026

Divorce - proof your business 💍

Divorce for many is a significant life change, one which can bring emotions, admin and financial upheaval to the fore.

If you’re a business owner, an additional concern may be whether you will be able to retain control and ownership of the business you’ve worked so hard to create.

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If you’re a business owner, an additional concern may be whether you will be able to retain control and ownership of the business you’ve worked so hard to create. While the answer isn’t as simple as a guaranteed yes, there are actions you can take to protect your business in divorce – while ...

01/10/2026

Counting the cost: why caring shouldn't mean losing yourself

Taking on caring responsibilities can affect your income, savings and future financial security, particularly if you reduce your working hours or even take a break from working altogether.

When your attention is understandably focused on someone else, it can be easy to put your own needs and goals aside. Reviewing your finances and making a plan can help you stay in control while continuing to support the person you care for.

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Caring for a loved one, in their old age or poor health, can be hugely rewarding and millions of people across the UK provide unpaid care1.

30/09/2026

Bank of England keeps rates on hold as peers hike 🏦

The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to keep interest rates at 3.75% despite rising inflationary pressures.

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Andrew Bailey, BoE Governor, said: “Today, we’ve held Bank Rate at 3.75%. So far, higher global energy costs have had a limited effect on price and wage setting in the UK. But the longer this volatility persists, the bigger the impact it will have on inflation, and the more likely it is we will ...

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