Knowing where to turn: Reassuring clients in turbulent times

'Above all, clients need to feel a reassuring hand on the shoulder'

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Chris Birch explores the crucial role advisers play in reassuring clients during times of market volatility

Alongside our main role of providing financial advice, investors often turn to us for guidance and support during market turmoil. Last year was a rollercoaster ride, with the war in Ukraine and the related spike in energy and other prices causing a headache for governments, policymakers, advisers and investors alike. The UK saw inflation reach its highest level in more than 40 years, sparking fears of a recession. 2023 is already delivering new challenges. We've seen the biggest banking crisis since 2008 with the collapse of US lenders Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, followed by ...

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