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Charities across the UK might find they have an unexpected source of financial support in the years ahead, when it comes to a (positive) unintended consequence connected to the 2024 Autumn Budget.

The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, delivered the Spring Statement amidst a challenging economic backdrop, addressing a £14 billion fiscal gap.

Being financially literate is just as important as knowing how to read and write, says Annamaria Lusardi, a leading expert on financial literacy who teaches at Stanford University. Her advice to parents? They should speak openly with their children about money.

Amid inflation concerns, shifting Fed policies and geopolitical tensions, the US economy faces a critical juncture. Explore how interest rates, wage growth, and tariffs impact markets and central bank decisions.

Following another year of growth, LGT has reported a 16% increase in assets under management (AUM). Despite ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainties, the Group’s financial stability and long-term approach have continued to drive resilience and success. This week, we speak with LGT Wealth Management CEO Ben Snee to discuss the key drivers behind this performance and what’s next for LGT in 2025.

Discover how Trump's tariff policies are reshaping the US economy. Explore past tariff impacts, market reactions, and what they mean for investors.

Successful family-owned businesses show that the keys to longevity are not size or fast growth, but a commitment to quality, adaptability, and family values.

As investors, we are always trying to separate meaningful information from the noise in an ever-changing geopolitical landscape. This week the most significant events came from Germany, which announced plans for one of the largest fiscal regime shifts in post-war history.

Approximately one fifth of British businesses are led by women, however there is a significant funding gap for female entrepreneurs. Research demonstrates that £250 billion could be added to the UK economy if women started and scaled business at the same rate as their male counterparts.

It has not been an easy year for European politicians. In addition to facing a rise in popularity from what were once fringe, far-right parties, they must also now adapt to the US’s shifting approach to foreign policy.