Global Market Commentary – June 2025
2025 is proving to be a case study for those who believe time in the market is more important than timing the market.
Established in 1918, Greaves West & Ayre has been advising and supporting clients for over 100 years. We've grown considerably over that time and now have 15 partners and over 130 employees. Our offices are located in Northumberland and East Lothian and we work with clients throughout the UK and overseas.
Our reputation has been founded on traditional professional values, matched with a passion to meet the changing needs of our clients. And, of course, providing first class Quality Advice and Quality Service every time.
Although accountancy and tax compliance services are our core strength, we take a holistic approach to meeting our clients’ needs. Working with us allows you access to our Independent Financial Advisers, our Probate team and our dedicated I.T. Services team. We’re accountants and so much more.
Our Vision
“Quality Advice-Quality Service”
These words lie at the heart of what we wish to offer as a firm and are what we stand for. Our partners and employees share a sense of pride in providing Quality Advice and Quality Service to our clients.
Greaves West & Ayre
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To provide proactive advice in the way our clients want, when they want it.
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To provide a range of services at competitive prices.
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To provide secure employment in a modern working environment.
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To build and maintain long client relationships based on trust, independence and meeting our clients’ needs.
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To invest in ongoing training for our partners and employees to ensure we deliver “Quality Advice-Quality Service”.
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To stay informed of technological changes to ensure we meet client needs as the world we operate in changes.
2025 is proving to be a case study for those who believe time in the market is more important than timing the market.
We are delighted to announce that Daniel Bullen, Matthew Brown and Toby Douglas have recently completed their qualifications to become Independent Financial Advisers.
We are delighted to announce that Joseph Findlay and Matthew Taylor have been appointed as Partners with effect from 1 June 2025.
2025 has been a very noisy year so far. Important news has come thick and fast, be it related to trade tariffs, defence spending, artificial intelligence or other themes.