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Clearing the final hurdle: Astute business owners look up before they sell up
Entrepreneurs tend to be both driven and highly organised. A strong work ethic and a commitment to planning are traits often found in those that strive to build a successful business. The ability to think ahead will always provide an entrepreneur with a competitive...
Giving while living: Should you pass on your wealth during your lifetime?
One of the most satisfying aspects of acquiring wealth is the knowledge that you can eventually pass it on to those you love. The greatest reward for a lifetime of hard work is moving into retirement with the comforting thought that you are able to provide for the...
AUTUMN STATEMENT – FIXED INCOME REACTION
Given the intense anticipation for the Autumn Statement please find below our market update and a summary of the macro impact. Post Autumn Statement Market Update The fiscal consolidation package, alongside Hunt’s reiteration of his support for the Bank of England...
Things to consider when investing a million pounds or more
What to do with a financial windfall of a million pounds or more is a problem everyone would hope to have. This may come in the form of an unexpected inheritance, a work bonus, winning the lottery or the sale of some family assets. It could be something you knew was...
Will inflation ease and how long will it take to revert to the 2% target?
Inflation readings have remained sticky and where there is improvement, it is extremely gradual. The battle between demand pull and cost push pressures seems to be heading in the right direction, but frustratingly, it is happening at a snail’s pace. Despite this,...
UNCERTAINTY, INFLATION AND THE US FEDERAL RESERVE
The markets have been on a rollercoaster ride over the past couple of weeks. Initially there was a significant drop in equities and a rise in bond yields following the US Federal Reserve (Fed) statements on the 2nd of November. This was quickly followed by a large...
Can the central banks pull off a soft landing?
There is an increasingly big gap appearing between official economic forecasts (the consensus is for a soft landing) and market expectations (inverted yield curves, higher market volatility, and falling risk assets) that are beginning to discount a greater probability...
What are central banks trying to achieve?
The focus seems to be on demand destruction to take inflation back to target. Fed set on a quick path to a terminal rate above.4%. ECB and BoE following suit, even with weaker economies. Some central banks (BoC and RBA) taking their foot off the pedal. Central Bank...
PASSING THE BATON: SUCCESSION STRATEGY IS VITAL FOR FAMILY BUSINESS SURVIVAL
Everyone knows the value of family. Strong families provide support and understanding. They work together to ensure that the individual members thrive and have the best opportunity to succeed in life. A strong family business is often rooted in the spirit of trust and...
LONDON & CAPITAL US FAMILY OFFICE APPOINTS KIM HINDS AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
We are delighted to welcome Kim Hinds as an Executive Director working within our US Family Office headed up by Robert Paul. Kim will be based in the London office, advising international and US-connected families & individuals on their global wealth management...
ANDPAPERS Q4 2022 | WINTER IS COMING
Q3 began with a glimmer of hope for markets. Expectations that the Fed could start to pivot (given concerns about slowing growth) translated into a significant rebound from mid-June lows. By mid-August, the rally had come to a screeching halt: a high US inflation...
The price of panic: why investors should be wary of the inflation crystal ball
Start a conversation these days and the likelihood is that at some point it will turn to inflation. Shall we go for a drink? How’s that house move shaping up? Where shall we go on holiday next year? Avoiding reference to rising prices or the efforts to control them is...