Not many would have included a global pandemic, the lockdown of over half the world’s population and a shut-down of large sections of the economy as realistic risk factors to…
The coronavirus has effectively halted swathes of the global economy. Charities have seen their income slashed – it is estimated that the sector will miss out on at least £4.3…
In our first-quarter commentary, we highlighted the likelihood that dividends would be lower this year than in the past, another casualty of the ongoing coronavirus. Here we examine the question…
James Hambro & Partners has enhanced its charity team with the recruitment of portfolio manager Patrick Trueman. Trueman, who was former head of charities at Aberdeen Standard Capital and a…
We believe good corporate governance is a necessity for sustainable growth, and no time highlights the critical nature of stewardship better than now. Sarah Goose explores how Covid-19 is separating…
Many charities are struggling in the wake of Covid-19. As we have observed before, the current tax regime allows high earners to give and receive at the same time. Gift…
The financial services regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has warned that fraudulent activity has increased during coronavirus lockdown as scammers exploit people’s vulnerabilities and isolation to steal from them.…
“If anything kills over 10 million people in the next few decades, it’s most likely to be a highly infectious virus rather than a war… We are not ready for…
Last quarter’s commentary began with a quote from Citigroup’s Chief Strategist, Tobias Levkovitch, who stated that almost all expansions were ultimately killed by the actions of the US Federal Reserve.…
Ancient Rome is an unusual source of inspiration for surviving a financial crisis, but those in retirement considering selling risk assets – and particularly equities – might want to pause…
The word ‘unprecedented’ has been used so often in recent weeks that it would be reasonable to assume that even the most measured writers and commentators had succumbed to hyperbole.…
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