Insights

The US regulator has approved the first Bitcoin ETF, but will this move signal the end of the cryptocurrency ‘boom and bust’ cycle? We examine the changing role of crypto, and whether it should be considered a digital currency or an investment opportunity.

Kevin Gardiner, Rothschild & Co's Global Investment Strategist, has been responsible for formulating our in-house perspectives on the global economy and capital markets for almost a decade. In this episode we delve into his journey.

Selling a business? We examine how to achieve the best deal, maximise your profits and invest the proceeds wisely to set yourself up for life.

Global financial conditions have eased based on confidence that inflation will fall further and central banks will ease their monetary policies without a significant fall in economic activity. This wave of optimism has been boosted by the resilience of the US economy and the surprising shift in the Federal Reserve’s communication. Is the US the canary in the coal mine?

At the start of a new year it’s natural to think about our hopes and ambitions, but very few goals will be achievable without help and support from others. In this Quarterly Letter we discuss how and why we seek to build strong relationships.

Amid a mixed economic outlook, female founders share the biggest challenges and opportunities facing their businesses in the coming year.

Rothschild & Co has appointed Stuart Talbot as a Director and Head of Banking Services for its Guernsey bank, Rothschild & Co Bank International Limited.

Are you looking to pass on wealth to your children while retaining some control? Family investment companies (FICs) can be a useful way to achieve this goal. In this article we consider the pros and cons of using FICs, and the tax benefits of doing so.

How is the economy faring? How can we experience both falling inflation and improved growth? And are we at the end of the interest rate cycle?

After spending a lifetime successfully building your wealth, inheritance tax (IHT) can cause a significant amount to be taken by the taxman. In this article we examine how IHT works, the tax rates charged and what steps families can take to reduce its impact.

Globale Aktien legten im November um 9.2% (in USD) zu. Auch globale Staatsanleihen zogen um 3.0% (in USD, gesichert) an.

Taking out a mortgage on the high street may be difficult if you have complex income, here’s how our specialist lenders can help you.

The tax implications of selling an asset are often overlooked, and this can leave investors with an unwanted and unnecessary capital gains tax (CGT) liability. In this article we examine who pays CGT, the allowances available to investors and some useful ways to minimise liability.

In der neuesten Folge unseres Perspectives Podcasts besprechen Laura Künlen und Andreas Feller, Head Private Banking Zürich, die Stereotypen rund um Vermögensverwalter, die Entwicklung des Finanzplatzes Schweiz und die Gründe, warum dieser Status voraussichtlich fortbestehen wird.

Entrepreneurs innovating in climate technology face a major challenge when scaling their business. Larger companies are natural partners for these innovators. We believe there’s a multi-decade opportunity to invest in companies enabling the path to a ‘net zero’ economy.

Sustainability has always been a fundamental investment issue. Here we outline the Rothschild & Co approach to sustainability in the investment process and the factors that can affect a company's intrinsic value and thus returns.

Die Geld- und Anleihemärkte deuten darauf hin, dass die Zinssätze kurz vor einem Plateau stehen. Aber hat das Gruppendenken unsere Erwartungen beeinflusst? In dieser Marktperspektive gehen wir der Frage nach, was Anleger gegen Verzerrungen tun können. Außerdem werfen wir einen Blick auf die jüngsten Inflationszahlen.

What is life at the investment helm like? What are the skills needed to be a CIO? And what does the current investment environment look like?

Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR), formerly Entrepreneurs’ Relief, is a tax break that can give owners of private companies a tax saving worth up to £100,000. To claim the relief you must meet strict ownership criteria and prepare your finances in advance.

In this Strategy blog, we take a look at the concept of 'secular stagnation' and its impact on economic growth and living standards.

All of us demonstrate bias, even if it’s often detrimental to our lives. This is especially the case with investing, where it can be too easy to make poor decisions because of bias. This piece looks at the most common types of bias and how to minimise the negative impact.

Most investors continue to foresee the resilience of the global economy despite the fastest global monetary policy tightening in four decades. However, not only the impacts of the latter are increasingly visible on economic activity, but the rise in crude oil prices and higher bond yields since midyear have raised new concerns regarding the goldilocks scenario.

In this Strategy blog, we take a look at how bond yields are reaching new highs, and the impact this is having on bonds and stocks.

Insights into the key drivers behind the outlook for China's economy as well as an update on the Q2 earnings results so far.