Download your copy here: SFFS Economic Review_Feb 25 Data released last month by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that the UK economy unexpectedly grew in the final three months of last year, although more recent survey evidence still points to a sluggish outlook. The latest gross domestic product (GDP) statistics showed that economic … Continued
Preparing for the longevity megatrend in an uncertain world Please download your copy here: Winter Newsletter 2025 As a new year dawns and we ponder what the next 12 months may hold for us as individuals and investors, one thing is for certain – some familiar challenges lie ahead. The International Monetary Fund (IMF)1 unveiled … Continued
Please find below our Economic Review for December 2024 Download your copy here: SFFS Economic Review_Dec 24 Headline inflation at eight-month high Release of the latest inflation statistics showed consumer prices are now rising at their fastest rate since March 2024, while last month also saw Bank of England (BoE) policymakers become more divided over … Continued
Please find below, our Economic review for November 2024 Download your Copy here: SFFS Economic Review_Nov 24 Interest rates set to fall more gradually Last month, the Bank of England (BoE) cut interest rates for only the second time since 2020 but also warned future reductions were likely to be more gradual due to the … Continued
Download your copy here On 6 March, Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt delivered his Spring Budget to the House of Commons declaring it was “a Budget for long-term growth.” The fiscal update included a number of new policy measures, such as a widely-anticipated reduction in National Insurance, abolition of the non-dom tax status and … Continued
UK economy rebounds in November Download your copy here Official statistics show the economy returned to growth in November, although analysts believe it remains a close call as to whether or not the UK will once again manage to avoid a recession. Figures released last month by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed the … Continued
Preparing portfolios for resilience in 2024 Download your copy here The past few years have been challenging for investors with a series of unforeseen events and rising geopolitical tensions weighing heavily on global markets and, as a new year dawns, many issues remain unresolved. However, while such times are disconcerting for investors, the best way … Continued
We speak to many small business owners who want to offer the right employee benefits to be competitive in their small business. They want to be able to recruit good people and keep those they have. As well as the right salary they are exploring the different options to create an attractive employment package. There … Continued
Download your copy here Data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed the UK inflation rate fell by more than expected in June, leading analysts to predict that interest rates are now likely to rise less sharply than previously feared. The latest inflation statistics revealed that the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) 12-month rate … Continued
Download your copy here Although the global economy continues to face significant headwinds, statistics released during the first few months of this year have revealed unexpected signs of resilience. This has led economists to begin upgrading growth forecasts, while the World Economic Forum’s latest Chief Economists Outlook reported signs of ‘nascent optimism.’ Growth stronger than … Continued