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We have recently updated our Scotland vs England Taxpayer comparison from our original blog post of January 2024. Following the…

Stocks started the year with gusto and many of the world’s major indexes gained between 2% and 6% within the first fortnight. However, since then the American market has been particularly weak and there have been signs of profit taking in certain areas.

Each year we proudly support National Apprenticeship Week (#NAW2026), celebrated in February. As part of this year’s activities, we…

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Data to 23 January 2026 Bond markets have started 2026 in a way that total return investors will recognise: income…

2025 was another reminder that defensive investing isn’t about avoiding risk altogether, it’s about choosing the right risks and…

Data to 23 January 2026 2026 has begun much as 2025 ended: markets outside the US have taken the lead,…

2025 was a strong year for global equities, but it was also a year when where you were invested…

This week, we are turning the spotlight onto GWA Asset Management (GWAAM), the team behind the MGTS Qualis Funds. Across…

Shona Robison’s final Scottish Budget for 2026/27 was delivered yesterday after a delay caused by the late UK Budget, marking a pivotal moment ahead of the May Holyrood elections and her departure from frontline politics. The Budget sets out tax, welfare, and public‑service plans that will shape Scotland’s political debate over the coming months.

We enter 2026 with US stocks dominating the global market while trading on expensive valuations. A small number of tech stocks account for a large portion of US returns and they are increasingly tied to the fortunes of the AI industry. These are certainly risks to be aware of.