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In our latest episode of Charles Stanley Radio, Chief Investment Commentator, Garry White and Chief Global Strategist, John Redwood discuss the recent IMF growth projections. “They (IMF) are catching up with the reality, as they were a bit behind developments in the world economy.” The pair touch on the IMF’s predicted slowdown in economic growth, how the Central banks will manage inflation, the i...

We all have different backgrounds, goals, attitudes and ambitions – but the foundations needed to build a secure financial future are essentially the same for all of us. Some planning – particularly early on – can go a long way to help you achieve your life goals in terms of finances and experiences and give you the confidence to be ready for the future. While many of us know the importance o...

In our latest podcast on Charles Stanley Radio, we cover the recent moves in the global bond markets. "Markets are always right, but they change their mind every day" Listen to our latest episode of Charles Stanley Radio as Chief Investment Commentator, Garry White and Chief Global Strategist, John Redwood discuss the Central Banks' approach to tackling inflation and whether we will see a recessio...

In our latest podcast on Charles Stanley Radio, we explore the reaction of markets to Friday's not-so-mini-budget. ''The reaction from investors kind of leads us to believe that they don't agree with this, they don't see the policies announced as boosting growth by as much as the government thinks it is.'' Chief Investment Commentator, Garry White sits down with Associate Strategist, Benedict Tott...

“Gas is now unaffordable for normal business life and becoming unaffordable for households.“ Listen to our latest episode of Charles Stanley radio as Chief Investment Commentator, Garry White and Chief Global Strategist, John Redwood discuss the withdrawal of Russian gas supplies and how the European Union are grappling with this difficult situation before the onset of winter. To discover more fin...

In our latest episode of Charles Stanley Radio, we explore the significant challenges facing Europe as we head into winter. “It's a desperately serious problem, specifically on the continent.” Listen in as Chief Investment Commentator, Garry White and Chief Global Strategist, John Redwood discuss Putin's gas games and the resulting economic impact felt across Europe. The pair cover Germany's ratio...

In our latest episode of Charles Stanley Radio, we look at the current challenges faced around the world and why we’re looking like a global economic slowdown is a certainty. “The medicine’s not very nice, but the medicine is required.” Listen in as Chief Investment Commentator, Garry White and Chief Global Strategist, John Redwood dissect raging inflation, interest rate rises, the US job market,...

We need to talk about the cost of living and financial priorities. After two decades in a low inflation and low-interest rate environment, an abrupt change in the economic climate has prompted many UK households to review their personal finances in order to weather the cost of living crisis. In this episode, Erica and Rob are joined by Lisa Caplan, Director of Charles Stanley's OneStep Financial P...

We need to talk about saving for your retirement. Do you know how much you’ll need to retire? Do you understand the full picture of your retirement savings? Listen to our panel of financial experts to learn the benefits and advantages of using a pension to save for retirement. In this engaging and interactive 45-minute episode, we cover: How tax relief can ‘supercharge’ your retirement savings The...

In our latest episode of Charles Stanley Radio, Garry and John discuss what has been a difficult few months for investors. "We've got inflation now at 8-10% on both sides of the Atlantic. We’ve got inflation over 10% in several Euroland countries, which is an alarming level." How serious is inflation from here? And is there light at the end of the tunnel? Listen to our latest podcast episode as Ch...

In our latest episode, Chief Investment Commentator, Garry White and Chief Global Strategist, John Redwood sit down to discuss what everyone is talking about: inflation and growth. The pair cover the squeeze on consumer disposable income and what this means for corporate earnings going forward, stagflation and growth forecasts, whether we'll see a technical recession, what’s happening to wages acr...

We need to talk about retirement planning. Once you have retired, you’ll want to enjoy your hard-earned savings, whilst ensuring you have enough money for later in life.  In this episode, Erica is joined by our panel of financial experts to help you plan your retirement journey. In this engaging and interactive 45-minute session, we provide an overview of the different types of pensions and t...

In our latest episode, Chief Investment Commentator, Garry White and Chief Global Strategist, John Redwood sit down to discuss the recent market gyrations, including the frenetic action which we’ve seen over the last couple of weeks. The pair do a whistle-stop global tour, touching on the Federal Reserve’s role in the high inflation we're currently seeing globally and their response, President Xi’...

The rising cost of living, interest rates and inflation have rarely been out of the news recently. But what’s causing these price hikes? And when will it slow down? To get a deeper understanding of the topic that’s been impacting everybody’s wallets over the last few months, Erica speaks to Charles Stanley Spokesperson & Chief Analyst, Rob Morgan. During their conversation, Rob provides a back...

We need to talk about tax year end. Tax year end is fast approaching, so to make sure you're best prepared, for this episode, we're featuring our most recent tax year end webinar, where Erica and Rob are joined by some special guests, to walk you through a comprehensive checklist for your tax year end planning.    In this engaging and interactive 45-minute session, we cover:   Stock...

We Need to talk about market volatility. There is a saying that markets rise by walking up the stairs and fall by jumping out the window and after good market performance throughout 2020 and 2021, we've seen this partially unravel in the early months of this year. To ease Erica's mind and the constant refreshing of her portfolio performance page, she called Rob to discuss the recent market movemen...

We Need to talk about your financial New Year's resolutions. Along with going to the gym more, eating healthier, and losing weight, saving money is one of the top resolutions Brits have for 2022*. With this in mind, Erica and Rob sat down to discuss financial New Year's resolutions and the what the best approaches are for whipping your finances into shape this year. During their conversation, they...

Whether you've been on Reddit, YouTube, TikTok or Instagram, you may have noticed that financial and investing influencers are on the rise. But are they all they claim to be? And how much attention should you really be paying to them?  In this episode, Erica and Rob talk about 'finfluencers', discussing how to distinguish between a credible resource and a scam, the wild west that is the unreg...

Whether you've been caught in the long queues for petrol, have found it difficult to buy a new or pre-loved car, or have been waiting 9 months for a new couch or bike, you may have noticed that we're currently in a supply chain crisis. In this episode Erica and Rob talk about what exactly is going on with the supply chain crisis right now, discussing the way its affecting inflation (including wedd...

Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) provide broad market exposure, they are a great avenue for diversification, they are comparatively cheap, they've historically preformed well, and they're easy to purchase. So, they are ideal for passive buy-and-hold investors, for people who have small pots to work with, or for people who don't want to do a huge amount of research. Plus, investment legend Warren Buffe...

Whether it be the financial industry's perceived male focused messaging, the off-putting and confusing jargon, or simply the lack of financial education in schools, it's a fact that women are less likely to invest in men. And it's this gender investment gap which can be putting women at financial risk in the long term. In the latest episode of We Need To Talk About Investing (investing basics you...

In this episode, Head of Asset Management, Daniel James and Director of Asset Management, Chris Ainscough discuss Charles Stanley's Blended MPS Solution as we approach our 3 year anniversary.

In episode 2 of We Need To Talk About Investing (investing basics you wished you'd learned in school), Erica and Rob discuss all things inflation, including explaining what inflation is and how it can impact cost of living, interest rates and the financial markets.   Always wanted to invest but didn't know where to start? Follow Erica's Investment Journey to get educated, learn the risks and...

In this episode, Chief Investment Commentator, Garry White and Jane Bransgrove, Director of Asset Management, discuss all things ESG. The basics of ESG have been widely covered in the past two years. However, as interest and pressure on the parameters of ESG investing increase we are exposed to greenwashing, little regulation and an education gap on what the measurement of ESG factors actually mea...

Calling all beginner investors! In the first episode of our brand new series, 'We Need To Talk About Investing', beginner investor Erica Whyte speaks with investment guru Rob Morgan, to break down the usual myths of investing. Together they discuss the pros and cons of cash, the natural up and down cycle of the market and how being a small investor is not a disadvantage.