Managing Personal Wealth Special Report

This special report looks at how with deposit rates at zero or worse, and Government bonds also in negative territory, in many cases it’s not a good time to be a safety-first investor. Traditional safe options have turned into sure guarantees of capital erosion. But savers and investors seeking growth still have options and they remain pretty much the same as they always were.

Ethical investment options for investors

‘We’ve come a long way, but there’s a lot more in the journey as well’

So many asset classes, how to choose?

But if your investment timeframe is long enough, these short-term corrections become less important to your final outcome

Annuities are back in favour

The value’of annuities has grown by virtue of interest rates rising in the recent past and it is likely that there may be another rate rise in the coming months.

Hands-off investing

Choppy economic waters can put people off taking financial risk

Is property investing worth the hassle?

Many landlords are exiting the market, but the question is why?

Riding the crypto roller coaster

Cryptocurrencies can offer greater returns and of course the opportunity for greater losses

Are art and collectibles a better option than stocks?

Returns can be considerably higher than other asset classes but so can losses

Is it worth taking a punt on the Prize Bonds?

Is putting money into Prize Bonds actually regarded as investing ?

Diversification needs a rethink

Now more than ever, we need to revisit how portfolios are structured and the role of diversification in supporting long term goals

Beware the passing fad

The lingering impact of the Covid pandemic will boost healthcare spending while trends in reshoring and nearshoring driven by supply chain disruptions will have an impact on spending there.

Inflation now the number one issue for investors

The real value of people's savings is falling on a yearly basis as inflation continues to rise

Many private landlords no longer able to make a decent return on their investment

The main reason the smaller, private landlord is leaving the market is the prohibitive tax system

Trading the index: why exchange traded funds offer the best of both worlds

ETFs allow investors to diversify over an entire sector in a single investment while managing risk

The investment landscape is changing – here are the trends to watch out for

While many businesses and individuals were hit hard by the pandemic, others are emerging with more money than before

Diversity is the key to making investments work in the long term

The collapse of bank stocks in 2008 taught us not to put all our eggs in one basket

Investments: Taking the alternative option

Many additional offerings can form a part of a balanced and diversified portfolio

Beyond greenwashing: how the investment market is moving on

Technological change and progress is allowing altruism and economics to work together

Making the right investment choices in a challenging environment

Having a solid plan and sticking to it is key in an ever-changing market

Is gold the best bet for building personal wealth?

‘Gold has a reputation as a ‘safe haven’ asset that investors often flock to in times of panic, but it is far from risk-free’

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