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Darren Sharp

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Articles by Darren Sharp

Partner Insight: Tariffs are here to stay. What's next for investors?

Economics / Markets

Partner Insight: Tariffs are here to stay. What's next for investors?

The current outlook for US tariffs is complex and their full impact on growth remains to be seen. Columbia Threadneedle Investments explores what advisers need to know, key events to keep top of mind and how to navigate the uncertainty.

clock 23 October 2025 • 5 min read
Partner Insight: Weighing the risks and opportunities of Mag-7 dominance

Multi-Asset

Partner Insight: Weighing the risks and opportunities of Mag-7 dominance

The global stock market's concentration in a small number of mega-cap U.S. technology stocks, notably the Magnificent Seven, is raising systemic risk concerns among investors. While current valuations are high, they don't yet signal "irrational exuberance," says Paul Niven is Head of Multi-Asset Solutions, EMEA at Columbia Threadneedle Investments.

clock 22 October 2025 • 7 min read
Partner Insight: Can hedged equities turn volatility into opportunity?

Equities

Partner Insight: Can hedged equities turn volatility into opportunity?

You can't apply a static solution to a dynamic problem. Markets are constantly changing, and the way a portfolio is constructed needs to reflect that. Learn more about the role that hedged equities play in our multi-asset funds, helping to balance risk and return more effectively.

clock 22 October 2025 • 5 min read
Partner Insight: Finding the right partner for a managed portfolio service

Investment

Partner Insight: Finding the right partner for a managed portfolio service

Francis Clark Financial Planning set up a white-label managed portfolio service for their clients, but as the effects of COVID-19 played out and markets stagnated, they realised they needed a change. Managing Director Chris Reah explains how they found the right solution.

clock 13 October 2025 • 5 min read
MPS Watchlist - Issue 4 - Out Now!

Investment

MPS Watchlist - Issue 4 - Out Now!

clock 10 October 2025 • 1 min read
Partner Insight: The quiet winners of AI competition

Investment

Partner Insight: The quiet winners of AI competition

The tech giants are locked in a money-throwing contest to dominate AI services. But the real winners may be the catchers of that capital. From the fabrication plants of Taiwan to the memory stacks of Korea, there are underappreciated and undervalued companies that are positioned to benefit no matter who comes out on top.

clock 24 September 2025 • 4 min read
Partner Insight: The psychology of retirement

Retirement

Partner Insight: The psychology of retirement

Bridging the advisers-clients gap: How emotional intelligence can help build deeper trust with clients and better understand their financial goals

clock 15 September 2025 • 1 min read
Partner Insight: Moving your clients' money through time

DFM & Model Portfolios

Partner Insight: Moving your clients' money through time

Discover resilient investing with our Governed Range portfolios, designed for long-term growth and stability. Learn how we can support you and your clients as they move their money through time.

clock 04 June 2025 • 3 min read
Partner Insight: Tax benefits of Drip-feed Drawdown

Tax planning

Partner Insight: Tax benefits of Drip-feed Drawdown

Using the tax-free cash lump sum to supplement regular income payments can offer advantages over the more traditional option of taking it all at once. Scottish Widows' Gareth Davies discusses.

clock 29 May 2025 • 5 min read
Partner Insight: Debt, deficits, and market resilience: Is your portfolio prepared?

Investment

Partner Insight: Debt, deficits, and market resilience: Is your portfolio prepared?

The world is awash in debt. In the US, government borrowing has surged past 100% of GDP, and the fiscal deficit is at a level typically seen in wartime. Other major economies are in similar situations. So, what does this deluge of debt mean for markets?

clock 22 May 2025 • 5 min read
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