Remember a time before COVID-19? Gridlocked motorways, crowded high streets, fast fashion and discount air travel were simply a way of life. The economy was thriving and consumers had endless choice. Global warming has been a concern for many years, but until recently, environmental issues were the...
Ethical investing is no longer just an ‘alternative.’ As populations grow and as society demands it, companies have to adapt to more sustainable models to survive. We have access to more information than ever to make responsible consumer and investment decisions. It is possible to invest...
What if it was possible to generate strong investment returns, but also do so with a social conscience and environmentalist mindset? According to Chris McKnett, this can absolutely be done and his compelling Ted Talk here outlines his reasons for thinking so. He talks about...
Al Gore is well-known for his outspoken views on climate change, and his Ted Talk “What Comes After An Inconvenient Truth?” is now over ten years old. Yet the seriousness of the subject matter is as timely as ever in 2020. With impressive efficiency, Al Gore...
The world seems to be pressing pause at present, in the midst of the Corona Virus Pandemic. We are on lockdown and the future is unclear. These are strange and uncertain times, and it isn’t unreasonable to be confused, concerned or even a little overwhelmed...
‘When others are fearful be greedy and when others are greedy, be fearful.’ This quote from Warren Buffett underpins his investment strategy, and is a useful motto to fall back on in times of crisis. Financial markets have fallen by up to a third at the time...
With everything going on in the news, many people are struggling with anxiety, restiveness and poor sleep. It’s hard enough sometimes to get quality rest during good times, so how do you achieve this when the storm clouds are gathering? In this fascinating book by Michael...
David finds that spending time getting to know what is important to his clients helps to provide reassurance when funds take a dip in value. In the difficult market conditions of 2008/09, a lot of clients ‘bailed out’ of the market. To do this was not...
Despite a global market available at our fingertips, many investors still favour their home country when it comes to investing. According to a study1 undertaken by Vanguard, UK investors are heavily biased towards UK companies. A typical portfolio was found to hold around 3.7 times the...
Active management is still seen as a desirable portfolio characteristic by many clients and their advisers. When we pay someone to manage our money, it’s reassuring to believe they have insight that we do not, and that they will seek the best returns with minimal...