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SP Financial Management Limited is an Independent Financial Planning firm for individuals and businesses.

We cover all aspects of financial advice including pension planning, savings & investments, mortgages, inheritance tax & employee benefits. SP Financial Management Limited is a Chartered Financial Planning firm, first established in the year 2000. They say the devil’s in the detail, and that’s very true, especially in our industry. However, the big picture, the market forces at play and the long-term trends sharpen our focus and help to make our collaboration with you all the more successful. We offer first class, comprehensive advice in all areas of financial planning for both individuals and companies alike.

14/10/2026

Markets in a Minute

What could U.S. midterms mean for investors?

Our investment partner, Brewin Dolphin’s Guy Foster, chief strategist, talks us through what the upcoming U.S. midterm elections could mean for investors.

Key highlights

Oil and geopolitics: Brent crude pushed back above $103 per barrel as energy prices remain the dominant cross-asset driver, keeping inflation pressure alive in bond markets.

U.S. midterm elections: Prediction markets give Democrats near-certainty of taking the House of Representatives and a 65% chance of the Senate, signalling legislative gridlock ahead.

Labour market: Employers are holding onto staff while employees aren’t moving – a signal of job insecurity rather than weakness, which is helpful for the inflation outlook.

13/10/2026

Why Most People Feel Financially Behind

A lot of people quietly feel like they’re behind financially. Even when, objectively, they’re doing okay. And social media has made this worse.

You constantly see:
● investment success stories,
● business wins,
● property milestones,
● “how I retired at 35” content,
● and unrealistic financial comparisons.

But most real financial journeys are far less linear than they appear online.

People experience:
● career changes,
● children,
● debt,
● divorce,
● uncertainty,
● unexpected expenses,
● and periods of simply trying to stay afloat.

Financial progress is rarely a straight line. And feeling behind doesn’t automatically mean you’ve failed.

What matters most is:
✔ understanding your current position
✔ creating a realistic plan
✔ making consistent decisions moving forward

Because financial confidence doesn’t come from comparing yourself to strangers online. It comes from clarity and control.

30/09/2026

Markets in a Minute

Markets respond to continued U.S.-Iran tension

From Strait of Hormuz tensions to eurozone expansion highs – our Investment Partner, Brewin Dolphin’s Janet Mui, head of market analysis, unpacks three stand-out market moves this week.

Key highlights

Energy prices: Brent crude oil softened below $105 per barrel on hopes of a phased reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

The U.S. saw expansion…: The U.S. flash composite purchasing managers’ index reached 58.4, the quickest pace of expansion since 2015.

…and so did Europe: The eurozone composite hit a 41-month high of 53.1, with France and Germany both in expansion for the first time since November 2025.

28/09/2026

If I were starting again, my very first financial habit would be paying myself first 💡

Before subscriptions.
Before impulse purchases.
Before wondering where all the money went.

Even a small automatic transfer each month can create momentum.

Because building wealth isn't about being perfect. It's about making progress.

24/09/2026

Financial Myth - "You need to be wealthy before getting financial advice"

The reality is many people benefit most from advice earlier.

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23/09/2026

Markets in a Minute

Will UK interest rates rise?

Our Investment Partner, Brewin Dolphin’s Guy Foster, chief strategist, discusses what’s next for UK interest rates and the factors that could influence a rate hike.

Key highlights

AI restraint: Frontier labs call for a slowdown, citing safety concerns and the rising cost of the AI arms race.

Fed hikes: Rates were hiked to 3.75%-4% from 3.5%-3.75% by the Federal Reserve in a unanimous decision.

Bank of England: Rates held at 3.75% on a 6-3 vote, with three members open to hikes if energy prices persist

22/09/2026

The Financial Documents Most People Forget

When people think about financial organisation, they often focus on income, savings or investments.

But one of the most overlooked areas is documentation.

And missing paperwork can create huge stress later.

Some of the most commonly forgotten financial documents include:
● pension details
● insurance policies
● mortgage paperwork
● wills
● investment accounts
● beneficiary information
● old workplace pensions
● important account logins

A simple financial admin review can make a massive difference.

Because good financial planning isn’t just about building wealth.

It’s also about:
✔ reducing chaos
✔ improving visibility
✔ helping your family if something unexpected happens
✔ making future decisions easier

You don’t need a perfect spreadsheet and colour-coded folders overnight.

But having important information accessible and organised is one of the simplest ways to feel more in control financially.

16/09/2026

Markets in a Minute

What's driving the surge in bond yields?

Our Investment Partner, Brewin Dolphin’s Janet Mui, Head of Market Analysis, discusses why oil is only part of the story behind surging bond yields, and what's really driving them higher.

Key highlights

Global bond yields surged, as higher oil prices and hawkish central banks added to inflation concerns, but structural factors are at play too.

The European Central Bank raised rates to 2.5% and revised up its inflation forecasts. Markets expect more rate hikes to come.

U.S. inflation in August was broadly as expected but the monthly core Consumer Price Index (CPI) came in above estimates. This CPI does not yet capture the latest surge in oil prices as much of that happens in September.

09/09/2026

Markets in a Minute

Are U.S. interest rates set to rise?

Our Investment Partner, Brewin Dolphin’s Guy Foster, chief strategist, discusses what will be the deciding factor for the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision – the jobs market or consumer price inflation.

Key highlights

The hawks take wing: Major central banks will announce their interest rate decisions over the next couple of weeks. The Federal Reserve and European Central Bank are expected to raise rates, while the Bank of England is expected to hold.

U.S. hike: The implied odds of a U.S. rate hike moved from possible to probable as consumer price inflation, rather than an overheating jobs market, is pressing the Federal Reserve into action.

Europe’s gas problem returns: European bond yields rose last week as gas futures climbed on fears of supply shortages due to continued tension in the Middle East.

26/08/2026

Markets in a Minute

Are governments engineering bond demand?

Our Investment Partner, Brewin Dolphin’s Guy Foster, chief strategist, outlines three key factors shaping debt sustainability as debt-to-GDP ratios climb and fiscal repair remains politically out of reach.

Key highlights

Washington and the yield curve: The U.S. Treasury doubling its buybacks of outstanding debt adds evidence of financial repression.

UK inflation rose: UK inflation data for July came in at an annual rate of 2.9% on Wednesday. The first rise in four months suggests inflationary pressures remain.

Bank of England to hold interest rates: Decidedly mixed economic data out of the UK has left markets expecting the Bank of England to hold interest rates at its September meeting.

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69 High Street, Fl 2nd
Rayleigh
SS67EJ

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+443301230135

Website

https://spfm.co.uk/

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