Professional Adviser www.professionaladviser.com Why investors 'can't outrun' slow-moving demographics <img alt="Why investors &#39;can&#39;t outrun&#39; slow-moving demographics" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/47ec30a/6fa3eb68-3ed7-46ce-9a03-42204a675d5a/6/McDERMOTT-Darius-FundCalibre-2017-cropped-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Long-term investors must be conscious of global demographic change, writes Darius McDermott <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/47ec30a/6fa3eb68-3ed7-46ce-9a03-42204a675d5a/6/McDERMOTT-Darius-FundCalibre-2017-cropped-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/opinion/4179863/investors-outrun-slow-moving-demographics https://www.professionaladviser.com/opinion/4179863/investors-outrun-slow-moving-demographics https://www.professionaladviser.com/opinion/4179863/investors-outrun-slow-moving-demographics Thu, 7 Mar 2024 11:59:15 +0000 Spring Budget 24: Ten key takeaways from Jeremy Hunt's speech <img alt="Spring Budget 24: Ten key takeaways from Jeremy Hunt&#39;s speech" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/979a1e7/43b8fd96-73cd-4024-b2a9-cb94561d03d8/20/53570268257-98ff571d58-c-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Ten of the key points from chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget, the last scheduled before the next general election, which is expected to take place later this year. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/979a1e7/43b8fd96-73cd-4024-b2a9-cb94561d03d8/20/53570268257-98ff571d58-c-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4182704/spring-budget-key-takeaways-jeremy-hunts-speech https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4182704/spring-budget-key-takeaways-jeremy-hunts-speech https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4182704/spring-budget-key-takeaways-jeremy-hunts-speech Thu, 7 Mar 2024 05:18:17 +0000 Spring Budget 24: Chancellor unveils long-term UK growth plan <img alt="Spring Budget 24: Chancellor unveils long-term UK growth plan" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/a2ed638/30518022-a3b7-4989-8ede-bbc99e050d60/26/Spring-Budget-2023-Jeremy-hunt-leaves-no-11-CC-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has introduced a set of measures to boost UK long-term growth in his Spring Budget, delivered in parliament today (6 March). <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/a2ed638/30518022-a3b7-4989-8ede-bbc99e050d60/26/Spring-Budget-2023-Jeremy-hunt-leaves-no-11-CC-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4182456/spring-budget-chancellor-unveils-long-term-uk-growth-plan https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4182456/spring-budget-chancellor-unveils-long-term-uk-growth-plan https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4182456/spring-budget-chancellor-unveils-long-term-uk-growth-plan Wed, 6 Mar 2024 14:17:04 +0000 Investment chiefs advocate regular adviser calls to navigate inflation <img alt="Investment chiefs advocate regular adviser calls to navigate inflation" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/2e4b118/ece62ed0-22f5-4a08-a0a7-5e066740543d/3/iStock-1311598658-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Chief investment officers (CIO) are calling for more regular calls and meetings with financial planners to align expectations and strategies amid challenges posed by inflation. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/2e4b118/ece62ed0-22f5-4a08-a0a7-5e066740543d/3/iStock-1311598658-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4182074/investment-chiefs-advocate-regular-adviser-calls-navigate-inflation https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4182074/investment-chiefs-advocate-regular-adviser-calls-navigate-inflation https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4182074/investment-chiefs-advocate-regular-adviser-calls-navigate-inflation Wed, 6 Mar 2024 07:29:01 +0000 Shake it off: Why it pays to keep politics out of portfolios <img alt="Shake it off: Why it pays to keep politics out of portfolios" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/0fd2294/8802f0e9-d1e6-4445-9d21-9f53caeec309/9/Chris-Justham-roi-1-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Chris Justham says 'politics shmolotics' in his latest Taylor Swift-flavoured article for Professional Adviser... <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/0fd2294/8802f0e9-d1e6-4445-9d21-9f53caeec309/9/Chris-Justham-roi-1-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/opinion/4174744/shake-pays-politics-portfolios https://www.professionaladviser.com/opinion/4174744/shake-pays-politics-portfolios https://www.professionaladviser.com/opinion/4174744/shake-pays-politics-portfolios Fri, 16 Feb 2024 07:00:52 +0000 UK enters technical recession as economy shrinks 0.3% in Q4 2023 <img alt="UK enters technical recession as economy shrinks 0.3% in Q4 2023" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/2f1bea2/36961d5b-4ca5-4043-9f67-8946c45468d5/7/0-UK-Recession-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The UK economy shrunk by 0.3% in the last three months of 2023, placing it in a technical recession, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) published today (15 February). <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/2f1bea2/36961d5b-4ca5-4043-9f67-8946c45468d5/7/0-UK-Recession-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4174479/uk-enters-technical-recession-economy-shrinks-q4-2023 https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4174479/uk-enters-technical-recession-economy-shrinks-q4-2023 https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4174479/uk-enters-technical-recession-economy-shrinks-q4-2023 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 08:16:27 +0000 UK inflation moves 'sideways' in January staying at 4% <img alt="UK inflation moves &#39;sideways&#39; in January staying at 4%" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/1e0af36/8caf54c2-3e54-4aec-b1cd-2dcb768b91cf/4/uk-inflation-composite-6-192-158-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> UK headline inflation has remained unchanged at 4% in January, coming in under consensus expectations of a rise to 4.2%, although experts are split over the implications of the data. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/1e0af36/8caf54c2-3e54-4aec-b1cd-2dcb768b91cf/4/uk-inflation-composite-6-192-158-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4173927/uk-inflation-moves-sideways-january-staying https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4173927/uk-inflation-moves-sideways-january-staying https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4173927/uk-inflation-moves-sideways-january-staying Wed, 14 Feb 2024 08:30:17 +0000 Bank of England holds at 5.25% and predicts higher rates into 2027 <img alt="Bank of England holds at 5.25% and predicts higher rates into 2027" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/c2a4976/d0965cbe-ddf6-4681-884d-72749ee4f2cd/20/bank-of-england-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Bank of England’s (BoE) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has again held interest rates at 5.25%. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/c2a4976/d0965cbe-ddf6-4681-884d-72749ee4f2cd/20/bank-of-england-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4169399/bank-england-holds-predicts-rates-2027 https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4169399/bank-england-holds-predicts-rates-2027 https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4169399/bank-england-holds-predicts-rates-2027 Thu, 1 Feb 2024 12:19:47 +0000 UK shop price inflation rises at slowest pace in almost two years <img alt="UK shop price inflation rises at slowest pace in almost two years" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/c19b784/110c340c-682e-4d8c-8ba8-2bff0745a27a/14/food-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Shop price inflation in the UK fell in January to its lowest rate since May 2022 as retailers heavily discounted goods to attract customers, according to latest data. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/c19b784/110c340c-682e-4d8c-8ba8-2bff0745a27a/14/food-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4168568/uk-shop-price-inflation-rises-slowest-pace https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4168568/uk-shop-price-inflation-rises-slowest-pace https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4168568/uk-shop-price-inflation-rises-slowest-pace Tue, 30 Jan 2024 08:24:55 +0000 Partner Insight: Vanguard - What our interest rate outlook means for investors <img alt="Partner Insight: Vanguard - What our interest rate outlook means for investors" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/f79b990/215a9332-253f-4cfb-8b34-e31e087188c1/13/1619-B2B-VEMO-deeper-dive-1123-Incisive-External-721-x-445-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/f79b990/215a9332-253f-4cfb-8b34-e31e087188c1/13/1619-B2B-VEMO-deeper-dive-1123-Incisive-External-721-x-445-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/sponsored/4159118/vanguard-europe-pa-vanguard-interest-rate-outlook-means-investors https://www.professionaladviser.com/sponsored/4159118/vanguard-europe-pa-vanguard-interest-rate-outlook-means-investors https://www.professionaladviser.com/sponsored/4159118/vanguard-europe-pa-vanguard-interest-rate-outlook-means-investors Mon, 22 Jan 2024 07:21:42 +0000 Partner Insight: Should you include philanthropy in your initial fact-find? <img alt="Partner Insight: Should you include philanthropy in your initial fact-find?" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/b28a77b/d2c142f6-7a8e-40f8-8f18-2b799a151a15/10/CAF-report-2023-pic-3-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/b28a77b/d2c142f6-7a8e-40f8-8f18-2b799a151a15/10/CAF-report-2023-pic-3-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/sponsored/4156443/caf-advising-the-giving-philanthropy-initial https://www.professionaladviser.com/sponsored/4156443/caf-advising-the-giving-philanthropy-initial https://www.professionaladviser.com/sponsored/4156443/caf-advising-the-giving-philanthropy-initial Fri, 19 Jan 2024 08:00:40 +0000 UK inflation unexpectedly rises to 4% in December <img alt="UK inflation unexpectedly rises to 4% in December" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/b348502/7e48634b-570f-46eb-9417-2c79bc6dce54/9/inflation-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The annual rate of UK inflation unexpectedly rose to 4% in December, tempering bets of an early interest rate cut by the Bank of England (BoE). <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/b348502/7e48634b-570f-46eb-9417-2c79bc6dce54/9/inflation-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4164598/uk-inflation-unexpectedly-rises-december https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4164598/uk-inflation-unexpectedly-rises-december https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4164598/uk-inflation-unexpectedly-rises-december Wed, 17 Jan 2024 08:23:02 +0000 Partner Insight: Want to feel closer to your clients? <img alt="Partner Insight: Want to feel closer to your clients? " src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/5be27b8/f86e6153-dec5-484a-bf58-e58fc1154dfd/8/CAF-report-2023-pic-2-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/5be27b8/f86e6153-dec5-484a-bf58-e58fc1154dfd/8/CAF-report-2023-pic-2-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/sponsored/4156442/partner-insight-feel-closer-clients https://www.professionaladviser.com/sponsored/4156442/partner-insight-feel-closer-clients https://www.professionaladviser.com/sponsored/4156442/partner-insight-feel-closer-clients Wed, 17 Jan 2024 07:00:04 +0000 Going to the polls: What a later election means for UK finances <img alt="Going to the polls: What a later election means for UK finances" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/a58802b/d26c2c5b-d075-4c9d-959c-58255779b940/6/iStock-511806098-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> A November general election is on the cards, writes Laith Khalaf. Here he explores what it means for the UK’s financial situation… <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/a58802b/d26c2c5b-d075-4c9d-959c-58255779b940/6/iStock-511806098-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/opinion/4162579/polls-election-means-uk-finances https://www.professionaladviser.com/opinion/4162579/polls-election-means-uk-finances https://www.professionaladviser.com/opinion/4162579/polls-election-means-uk-finances Mon, 15 Jan 2024 07:44:39 +0000 UK executives call on Bank of England to cut rates - reports <img alt="UK executives call on Bank of England to cut rates - reports" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/b526d34/f422f9c2-d42d-4048-8c6e-2da5884d9ad7/10/Uk-economy-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Company executives in the UK have urged the Bank of England (BoE) to start cutting rates soon to boost the nation's flagging economy. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/b526d34/f422f9c2-d42d-4048-8c6e-2da5884d9ad7/10/Uk-economy-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4160278/uk-executives-bank-england-cut-rates-reports https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4160278/uk-executives-bank-england-cut-rates-reports https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4160278/uk-executives-bank-england-cut-rates-reports Wed, 3 Jan 2024 08:20:37 +0000 BoE's Haskel: Rate cuts will not happen 'anytime soon' <img alt="BoE&#39;s Haskel: Rate cuts will not happen &#39;anytime soon&#39;" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/0d299ab/b886c9ac-7bb9-4c0c-a9ab-f91c8fb411bf/17/HASKEL-Jonathan-BoE-MPC-CC-Copyright-by-World-Economic-Forum-Jakob-Polacsek-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Bank of England’s Jonathan Haskel has warned that interest rates will not be cut “anytime soon” due to the tightness of the labour market. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/0d299ab/b886c9ac-7bb9-4c0c-a9ab-f91c8fb411bf/17/HASKEL-Jonathan-BoE-MPC-CC-Copyright-by-World-Economic-Forum-Jakob-Polacsek-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4151709/boes-haskel-rate-cuts-happen-anytime-soon https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4151709/boes-haskel-rate-cuts-happen-anytime-soon https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4151709/boes-haskel-rate-cuts-happen-anytime-soon Thu, 30 Nov 2023 05:11:31 +0000 Partner Insight: Vanguard - why the euro area is proving less resilient than the US <img alt="Partner Insight: Vanguard - why the euro area is proving less resilient than the US" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/ec76231/dbb928d4-d5c2-4a8e-aaf9-36666b644da7/8/Why-the-euro-area-is-proving-less-resilient-than-the-US-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/ec76231/dbb928d4-d5c2-4a8e-aaf9-36666b644da7/8/Why-the-euro-area-is-proving-less-resilient-than-the-US-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/sponsored/4142418/vanguard-europe-pa-partner-insight-vanguard-euro-proving-resilient-us https://www.professionaladviser.com/sponsored/4142418/vanguard-europe-pa-partner-insight-vanguard-euro-proving-resilient-us https://www.professionaladviser.com/sponsored/4142418/vanguard-europe-pa-partner-insight-vanguard-euro-proving-resilient-us Mon, 27 Nov 2023 05:21:23 +0000 Autumn Statement 23: UK growth forecasts face significant downgrade <img alt="Autumn Statement 23: UK growth forecasts face significant downgrade" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/62505b6/5004c525-32cf-46c6-be85-0bd36905bdea/2/53347116498-5f19a6493b-w-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The UK economy is set to grow far less than predicted in the Spring Budget in March, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has revealed. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/62505b6/5004c525-32cf-46c6-be85-0bd36905bdea/2/53347116498-5f19a6493b-w-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4149382/autumn-statement-23-uk-growth-forecasts-significant-downgrade https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4149382/autumn-statement-23-uk-growth-forecasts-significant-downgrade https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4149382/autumn-statement-23-uk-growth-forecasts-significant-downgrade Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:44:04 +0000 UK inflation sharply falls in October to 4.6% but pain not over yet <img alt="UK inflation sharply falls in October to 4.6% but pain not over yet" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/54517b7/d0965cbe-ddf6-4681-884d-72749ee4f2cd/29/bank-of-england-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> UK inflation declined sharply in October, falling to an annualised rate of 4.6% from 6.7% in September, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/54517b7/d0965cbe-ddf6-4681-884d-72749ee4f2cd/29/bank-of-england-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4146678/uk-inflation-sharply-falls-october-pain https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4146678/uk-inflation-sharply-falls-october-pain https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4146678/uk-inflation-sharply-falls-october-pain Wed, 15 Nov 2023 08:23:28 +0000 Partner Insight: Is government spending pushing up bond yields? <img alt="Partner Insight: Is government spending pushing up bond yields?" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/f04c8f1/0a540fc4-a1e3-4f65-be50-03014eb81dd9/8/Partner-Insight-Is-government-spending-pushing-up-bond-yields-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/f04c8f1/0a540fc4-a1e3-4f65-be50-03014eb81dd9/8/Partner-Insight-Is-government-spending-pushing-up-bond-yields-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/sponsored/4142651/partner-insight-government-spending-pushing-bond-yields https://www.professionaladviser.com/sponsored/4142651/partner-insight-government-spending-pushing-bond-yields https://www.professionaladviser.com/sponsored/4142651/partner-insight-government-spending-pushing-bond-yields Thu, 9 Nov 2023 06:20:30 +0000 Bank of England meets expectations by holding rates at 5.25% <img alt="Bank of England meets expectations by holding rates at 5.25%" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/fffdb50/0e5b49f7-7043-4631-971f-df6719c6c703/29/bank-of-england1a-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Bank of England (BoE) has held interest rates at 5.25%, meeting market expectations and raising hopes that its rate hiking cycle has peaked. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/fffdb50/0e5b49f7-7043-4631-971f-df6719c6c703/29/bank-of-england1a-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4141436/bank-england-meets-expectations-holding-rates https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4141436/bank-england-meets-expectations-holding-rates https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4141436/bank-england-meets-expectations-holding-rates Thu, 2 Nov 2023 12:17:17 +0000 State pension set to rise 8.5% as CPI inflation remains 'steady' <img alt="State pension set to rise 8.5% as CPI inflation remains &#39;steady&#39;" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/cd7478c/a08a28cc-d79d-48ec-902c-28b73e975986/6/pension-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> UK inflation remained steady last month as prices rose 6.7% year-on-year meaning pensioners are likely to get a bumper 8.5% increase in their state pension next year under the triple lock policy. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/cd7478c/a08a28cc-d79d-48ec-902c-28b73e975986/6/pension-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4135521/pension-set-rise-cpi-infation-remains-steady https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4135521/pension-set-rise-cpi-infation-remains-steady https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4135521/pension-set-rise-cpi-infation-remains-steady Wed, 18 Oct 2023 07:37:31 +0000 Partner Insight: Investor archetypes <img alt="Partner Insight: Investor archetypes" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/681c944/e985e9b7-a51b-4540-8236-6d0cca6eecc0/16/PA-Size-1-185x114.png" /> <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/681c944/e985e9b7-a51b-4540-8236-6d0cca6eecc0/16/PA-Size-1-185x114.png https://www.professionaladviser.com/sponsored/4128679/partner-insight-investor-archetypes https://www.professionaladviser.com/sponsored/4128679/partner-insight-investor-archetypes https://www.professionaladviser.com/sponsored/4128679/partner-insight-investor-archetypes Wed, 18 Oct 2023 07:00:16 +0000 Partner Insight: Vanguard — central bank rates at or nearing their peaks <img alt="Partner Insight: Vanguard — central bank rates at or nearing their peaks" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/6b1eb9e/e90cbfe6-dbcf-4d2a-b316-aff923322d1f/13/1589-Incisive-External-721-x-445px-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/6b1eb9e/e90cbfe6-dbcf-4d2a-b316-aff923322d1f/13/1589-Incisive-External-721-x-445px-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/advertisement/4131731/vanguard-europe-pa-central-bank-rates-nearing-peaks https://www.professionaladviser.com/advertisement/4131731/vanguard-europe-pa-central-bank-rates-nearing-peaks https://www.professionaladviser.com/advertisement/4131731/vanguard-europe-pa-central-bank-rates-nearing-peaks Fri, 13 Oct 2023 06:31:27 +0000 UK economy bounces back in August as GDP ticks up 0.2% <img alt="UK economy bounces back in August as GDP ticks up 0.2%" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/1482b30/50cdaa32-a05c-41bc-b7be-fa441fd4bfb5/12/220411-Virtual-Energy-System-Map-Hero-Image-Great-Britain-1920-1080-002-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The UK economy returned to growth in August after a poor July, raising hopes that a recession could be avoided this year. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/1482b30/50cdaa32-a05c-41bc-b7be-fa441fd4bfb5/12/220411-Virtual-Energy-System-Map-Hero-Image-Great-Britain-1920-1080-002-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4133967/uk-economy-bounces-august-gdp-ticks https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4133967/uk-economy-bounces-august-gdp-ticks https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4133967/uk-economy-bounces-august-gdp-ticks Thu, 12 Oct 2023 07:27:38 +0000 Bank of England calls on money market funds to bolster liquidity levels <img alt="Bank of England calls on money market funds to bolster liquidity levels" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/add4157/03c34c38-eb0f-423a-9181-8bed06ec2100/20/001-bank-of-england-2019-quantitative-easing-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Bank of England’s Financial Policy Committee has called on money market funds to increase their liquidity levels to boost their resilience. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/add4157/03c34c38-eb0f-423a-9181-8bed06ec2100/20/001-bank-of-england-2019-quantitative-easing-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4133147/bank-england-calls-money-market-funds https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4133147/bank-england-calls-money-market-funds https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4133147/bank-england-calls-money-market-funds Wed, 11 Oct 2023 06:13:29 +0000 Market Movers: Israel-Hamas drives investors to safe haven assets <img alt="Market Movers: Israel-Hamas drives investors to safe haven assets" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/05daaf1/9cb23db7-d841-4d16-9041-aa4ef4748cdd/27/iStock-1262967772-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/05daaf1/9cb23db7-d841-4d16-9041-aa4ef4748cdd/27/iStock-1262967772-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4053643/market-movers-blog https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4053643/market-movers-blog https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4053643/market-movers-blog Tue, 10 Oct 2023 06:31:21 +0000 Partner Insight: Vanguard economic and market update — rates near peak? <img alt="Partner Insight: Vanguard economic and market update — rates near peak?" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/ebf0227/9d8c3eea-6a25-4262-be3d-3a7f7af139ad/13/120-721-x-445px-679-419-1-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/ebf0227/9d8c3eea-6a25-4262-be3d-3a7f7af139ad/13/120-721-x-445px-679-419-1-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/sponsored/4127560/vanguard-europe-pa-vanguard-economic-market-update-rates-near-peak https://www.professionaladviser.com/sponsored/4127560/vanguard-europe-pa-vanguard-economic-market-update-rates-near-peak https://www.professionaladviser.com/sponsored/4127560/vanguard-europe-pa-vanguard-economic-market-update-rates-near-peak Mon, 9 Oct 2023 06:48:11 +0000 UK economy to decline in 2023 and 2024 as US and eurozone grow <img alt="UK economy to decline in 2023 and 2024 as US and eurozone grow" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/70bd461/3455f63d-7b5b-44b5-ba51-b4e9b559a78c/22/UK-economy-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The UK economy is set to shrink both this year and in 2024, while the US and euro area will see subdued growth, according to the Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE). <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/70bd461/3455f63d-7b5b-44b5-ba51-b4e9b559a78c/22/UK-economy-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4129701/uk-economy-decline-2023-2024-us-eurozone-grow https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4129701/uk-economy-decline-2023-2024-us-eurozone-grow https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4129701/uk-economy-decline-2023-2024-us-eurozone-grow Thu, 28 Sep 2023 07:39:24 +0000 Investors still cautious despite predicting economic stability <img alt="Investors still cautious despite predicting economic stability" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/5dffcd6/b357aaaf-4326-47f9-b5a9-cff4cf0d5343/10/iStock-1387071403-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Nearly two-thirds (62%) of investors plan to take a low-risk strategy to managing their investments in the next 12 months, despite more than half (57%) stating they were confident the worst of the economic turbulence from the past 18 months has now passed, PA's sister title Investment Week can reveal. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/5dffcd6/b357aaaf-4326-47f9-b5a9-cff4cf0d5343/10/iStock-1387071403-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4129210/investors-cautious-despite-predicting-economic-stability https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4129210/investors-cautious-despite-predicting-economic-stability https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4129210/investors-cautious-despite-predicting-economic-stability Tue, 26 Sep 2023 10:36:18 +0000 Bank of England holds rates at 5.25% after inflation falls <img alt="Bank of England holds rates at 5.25% after inflation falls" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/605b12b/8255f28b-07b4-41a9-b3ec-4fb6b0e98c66/11/central-banks-step-into-potential-policy-error-territor-tile-1-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Bank of England (BoE) has paused its hiking cycle and opted to keep interest rates at the current level of 5.25% after inflation unexpectedly fell in August. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/605b12b/8255f28b-07b4-41a9-b3ec-4fb6b0e98c66/11/central-banks-step-into-potential-policy-error-territor-tile-1-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4127491/bank-england-holds-rates-inflation-falls https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4127491/bank-england-holds-rates-inflation-falls https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4127491/bank-england-holds-rates-inflation-falls Thu, 21 Sep 2023 11:18:24 +0000 Rate rise remains likely despite surprise inflation fall to 6.7% <img alt="Rate rise remains likely despite surprise inflation fall to 6.7%" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/8f9572b/e9f89a82-e225-4733-87c8-f2dde6ad0d78/8/iw-inflation-2018-006-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> A further hike from the Bank of England (BoE) remains likely despite the surprise inflation fall to 6.7%, beating consensus predictions of a rise on the back of higher petrol costs. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/8f9572b/e9f89a82-e225-4733-87c8-f2dde6ad0d78/8/iw-inflation-2018-006-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4126805/rate-rise-remains-despite-surprise-inflation-fall https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4126805/rate-rise-remains-despite-surprise-inflation-fall https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4126805/rate-rise-remains-despite-surprise-inflation-fall Wed, 20 Sep 2023 07:33:42 +0000 Public satisfaction with Bank of England falls to record low <img alt="Public satisfaction with Bank of England falls to record low" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/823961d/755758c2-b5d4-4c1c-bd66-dcaa58d76a7c/8/boe-185x114.png" /> <p><!--summary start--> The public’s support for the Bank of England (BoE) in its battle against inflation has fallen to a record low, as the number calling for interest rates to be cut reaches its highest since the Global Financial Crisis. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/823961d/755758c2-b5d4-4c1c-bd66-dcaa58d76a7c/8/boe-185x114.png https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4126382/public-satisfaction-bank-england-falls-record-low https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4126382/public-satisfaction-bank-england-falls-record-low https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4126382/public-satisfaction-bank-england-falls-record-low Tue, 19 Sep 2023 07:00:27 +0000 UK inflation continues sharp decline as July sees drop to 6.8% <img alt="UK inflation continues sharp decline as July sees drop to 6.8%" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/7c888f6/755758c2-b5d4-4c1c-bd66-dcaa58d76a7c/7/boe-185x114.png" /> <p><!--summary start--> UK inflation continued its sharp descent last month, falling to 6.8% from 7.9% in June, its lowest level in 17 months. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/7c888f6/755758c2-b5d4-4c1c-bd66-dcaa58d76a7c/7/boe-185x114.png https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4122281/uk-inflation-continues-sharp-decline-july-drop https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4122281/uk-inflation-continues-sharp-decline-july-drop https://www.professionaladviser.com/news/4122281/uk-inflation-continues-sharp-decline-july-drop Wed, 16 Aug 2023 07:10:07 +0000 Partner Insight: Vanguard economic and market update — momentum slowing <img alt="Partner Insight: Vanguard economic and market update — momentum slowing" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/3dd9f61/9d8140c6-e810-4ecd-bfc9-48774d74710f/5/iStock-1333354095-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/3dd9f61/9d8140c6-e810-4ecd-bfc9-48774d74710f/5/iStock-1333354095-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/sponsored/4121210/vanguard-europe-pa--vanguard-economic-market-update-momentum-slowing https://www.professionaladviser.com/sponsored/4121210/vanguard-europe-pa--vanguard-economic-market-update-momentum-slowing https://www.professionaladviser.com/sponsored/4121210/vanguard-europe-pa--vanguard-economic-market-update-momentum-slowing Tue, 15 Aug 2023 05:35:51 +0000 How much cash should a long-term portfolio hold? <img alt="How much cash should a long-term portfolio hold?" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/fff3a3d/c16dcf01-c32c-4ac6-9031-a6856fa6aeac/3/iStock-1407499490-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Despite short-term attractions, the credentials of cash as a ‘risk-free' option need to be examined, writes Paul Seaton <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/fff3a3d/c16dcf01-c32c-4ac6-9031-a6856fa6aeac/3/iStock-1407499490-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/opinion/4121906/cash-long-term-portfolio-hold https://www.professionaladviser.com/opinion/4121906/cash-long-term-portfolio-hold https://www.professionaladviser.com/opinion/4121906/cash-long-term-portfolio-hold Mon, 14 Aug 2023 11:14:16 +0000 Partner Insight: Overcoming behavioural biases <img alt="Partner Insight: Overcoming behavioural biases" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/8954eb8/da141b4b-b9fd-40c1-84f9-d9e00ff00dea/51/campaign-lead-image-185x114.png" /> <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/8954eb8/da141b4b-b9fd-40c1-84f9-d9e00ff00dea/51/campaign-lead-image-185x114.png https://www.professionaladviser.com/sponsored/4120742/partner-insight-overcoming-behavioural-biases https://www.professionaladviser.com/sponsored/4120742/partner-insight-overcoming-behavioural-biases https://www.professionaladviser.com/sponsored/4120742/partner-insight-overcoming-behavioural-biases Tue, 8 Aug 2023 07:06:18 +0000 Answering client questions: With cash at 6%, why invest? <img alt="Answering client questions: With cash at 6%, why invest?" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/08bc6fe/ff26aeab-54e6-48f2-bae0-fb6d17bad8fe/7/Laura-Suter-headshot-roi-2-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Laura Suter explores how advisers can answer client questions on cash interest rates versus investment returns... <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/08bc6fe/ff26aeab-54e6-48f2-bae0-fb6d17bad8fe/7/Laura-Suter-headshot-roi-2-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/opinion/4121404/answering-client-questions-cash-invest https://www.professionaladviser.com/opinion/4121404/answering-client-questions-cash-invest https://www.professionaladviser.com/opinion/4121404/answering-client-questions-cash-invest Tue, 8 Aug 2023 06:47:22 +0000 Partner Insight: Vanguard — persistent inflation is a worldwide challenge <img alt="Partner Insight: Vanguard — persistent inflation is a worldwide challenge" src="https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/89f1625/c364ada4-ba3c-4de3-ad3e-a38265335130/11/Inflation-is-a-worldwide-problem-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.professionaladviser.com/api/v1/wps/89f1625/c364ada4-ba3c-4de3-ad3e-a38265335130/11/Inflation-is-a-worldwide-problem-185x114.jpg https://www.professionaladviser.com/advertisement/4119955/vanguard-europe-pa-partner-insight-vanguard-persistent-inflation-worldwide-challenge https://www.professionaladviser.com/advertisement/4119955/vanguard-europe-pa-partner-insight-vanguard-persistent-inflation-worldwide-challenge https://www.professionaladviser.com/advertisement/4119955/vanguard-europe-pa-partner-insight-vanguard-persistent-inflation-worldwide-challenge Wed, 26 Jul 2023 04:20:30 +0000