Insights

Weakening business confidence indices continue to cast doubts on the global economy’s resilience. Although core inflation remains above central banks’ targets, the cooling of labour markets has not gone unnoticed, prompting a major shift in policy rates projections.

The August edition assesses the recent strength of the European VC market. With July also being a strong month for IPOs, with $5.5bn raised in the US. We do a deep dive on LegalTech following a recent spate of VC raises. Plus, we look at the likelihood of the Fed cutting rates in September and the possible market reaction.

La renta variable mundial subió un 1,6% en julio (en USD), mientras que la deuda pública mundial se revalorizó un 1,8% (en USD, con cobertura).

As the 33rd Olympic Games kick off in Paris, we explore the experience of winning gold, high-stakes preparation, and retirement from sports through an interview with Britta Heidemann, the first female fencer to achieve the 'golden triple.'

Business confidence fell at the end of Q2-24, casting doubts on the positive momentum going into the second half of the year, while rising political uncertainty add to an already complicated conduct of monetary policy.

Las mega-capitalizaciones estadounidenses lideraron un avance concentrado en los mercados bursátiles de junio, mientras que el anuncio del presidente Macron sobre elecciones anticipadas añadió incertidumbre a los mercados europeos.

We all like to achieve good value for money, but it's particularly important when choosing a wealth manager. You are entrusting someone with you and your family’s financial future, and in this article we outline how to assess the value of a wealth manager.

Wealth can be easily lost if you are not prudent. A wealth manager can help you avoid this fate, but you need to be confident that you're making the right choice. In this article we outline the key questions to ask and how they can hep you meet your financial goals.

Although the global economy is still experiencing the lagged effects of tighter monetary policy, business confidence has been improving over the past few months, suggesting positive momentum going into the second half of the year. Will central banks be a tailwind or a headwind?

Our second Sustainability Sphere focused on the video games industry and considered how it can better drive positive social impact. Stakeholders asked how do we encourage people to play for the planet, rather than let the planet pay socially and environmentally?

A power of attorney allows someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf and can be useful if your mental capabilities decrease, because of illness, accident or old age. In this article we explain how to set up a power of attorney and some key facts to be aware of.

No two retirement plans look the same, but making sure you have enough money to achieve your goals is key. Use cashflow forecasting to plan for the future, ensure you can enjoy your golden years, and take steps to preserving your wealth.

La renta variable mundial ha retrocedido un 3,3% en abril (en USD), al igual que la deuda pública, que ha retrocedido un 1,5% (en USD con cobertura).

The existing ‘non-dom’ tax regime will be abolished in April 2025. The impact on your finances depends on your existing status and how long you have held it, but non-doms should be reviewing their position now and forming a strategy for the future.

Delve into strategic portfolio construction, market insights, the rationale behind high-yield bonds, retirement planning, thematic investing, and more in Issue 13 of Mosaique Insights.

Recent data suggest that inflation could prove persistently high for some time and limit the room for central bank easing. Despite this high-for-long path for policy stances, investors remain convinced it will not prove sufficient to derail global growth.

Oil prices are up by a fifth since January, but should we be worried this will sustain higher inflation? We consider how demand may be firming up as the depressed manufacturing sector picks up, and the impact that could have on demand for raw inputs like oil.

La renta variable mundial mantuvo su tendencia al alza, al subir un 3,1% en marzo (en dólares estadounidenses). Por su parte, la deuda pública se incrementó también en un 0,7% (en USD, con cobertura).

In our first Sustainability Spheres event, industry experts discussed the future of ‘fast fashion’, a model which dominates the sector but has been criticised for being unsustainable. Attendees were asked how the industry can embed sustainable practices into their models.

The Next Generation represents a dynamic force, especially in the realm of philanthropy, where innovative approaches are essential for driving positive transformations. Find out what is next for philanthropy.

Today, private debt has become a must-have alternative to bank loans for intermediate-size companies, and especially those interested in consolidating their market position and needing to use their cash to fund acquisitions.

Democracy is said to be in crisis, but is that actually the case? And would it affect portfolios if it is? We outline why we think the global business cycle will likely remain the day-to-day driver of portfolios, regardless of what happens at the ballot box.

The UK Budget lacked any last-minute surprises, with no rabbit pulled from the fiscal hat during Jeremy Hunt's latest statement. In this blog we scrutinise the Office for Budgetary Responsibility's latest forecast and examine the wider economic outlook

Cash interest rates are expected to fall after rising in recent years, making the stock market a more enticing prospect. We examine the power of compounding, the volatility of the stock market and whether you should move your wealth from stocks to cash.

La renta variable mundial subió en febrero un 4,3% (en dólares estadounidenses), mientras que la deuda pública volvió a caer, un 0,5% (en dólares estadounidenses, con divisa cubierta).

Regional divergence remained significant at the end of 2023. Although the impacts of high interest rates and the withdrawal of fiscal support are expected to weigh on growth in 2024, investors are keeping their sanguine outlook as they foresee fast interest rate cuts. Yet, resilient labour markets and renewed pressures on supply chains could require a tighter monetary policy stance than expected, upsetting investors’ high hopes.