Clients value reassurance from advisers during cost of living crisis
High inflation and cost of living will hit clients' fortunes this year
Due to weakness in the economy and labour market shortages
Retirees making ‘tougher than ever decisions’ amid ongoing inflation bite
‘Firms are battling cost increases in everything from labour to energy’
'Certain individuals are more vulnerable to its effects than others'
Drop in fuel prices saw December fall in infaltion
Office for National Statistics figures show average pay up 6.4%
Business, valuation and flow risks are biggest market challenges