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Login to Standard Life Login to 7IMThe first quarter of 2022 was dominated by the conflict in the Ukraine. Looking beyond the humanitarian impact, the crisis has created volatility and distorted markets. Central banks have remained on guard as inflation numbers have increased and this has led to interest rates rises in the UK and US. Energy companies have clearly been the biggest beneficiaries in the short term as prices have spiked.
We're pleased to announce that we've hired Adam & Co advice director Ken Davidson to lead our Glasgow office. Ken takes up the role of chartered financial planner, following over seven years with Adam & Co in Edinburgh. He was previously an associate director at HSBC Private Bank, and was with the Royal Bank of Scotland for more than 13 years.
We keep a close eye on global market developments, and each quarter we share an overview with our clients to keep you up to date and informed. In Q4 (October to December 2021) the economic backdrop remained relatively stable on the whole with growth being strong in most areas, despite the new variant Omicron creating volatility which started to ease as we found out more about the impact from the scientists. Manufacturing and servicing continue to
We keep a close eye on global market developments, and each quarter we share an overview with our clients to keep you up to date and informed. In Q3 (June to September 2021) the economic backdrop remained relatively stable on the whole with growth being strong in most areas. Manufacturing and servicing continue to show expansion, and corporate earnings have seen more upgrades than downgrades as they improve and economies continue to reopen.
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The new tax year has arrived. We’ve welcomed 2021/22 and a Budget that brought very little changes to the tax landscape.
We keep a close eye on global market developments, and each quarter we share an overview with our clients. Over the 2021 Q1 period, the general trend has been an appreciation in markets, largely thanks to the approval and roll-out of various vaccine programmes.
Looking back over the last 12 months, it has certainly been a roller coaster of a ride in many respects, not least within the financial markets.
Over the Q4 period, markets appreciated with the approval of the vaccines and subsequent roll out program across the UK. The increase in positive consumer sentiment allowed the UK market to perform well into the year end.
If you’re new to the concept of financial planning then it can be daunting taking the first step of consulting a professional financial planner. However, it does not have to be and here, our Chartered Financial Planner, James Glass, provides some insight into key financial planning concepts and what is involved in the financial planning process.
Markets continued to open up overall over the Q3 period, with companies starting to gain earnings traction although not to the levels prior to COVID. The Central Banks and governments globally remain supportive of markets, and there is continued talk on further support from both should there be further problems as a result of pandemic restrictions.
