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20 Mar 2024
The opportunity of optimism – Lord Browne’s Tacitus Lecture
Our Wealth Management Executive Director, Alan Marshall, reflects on the importance of optimism for business leaders and investors alike following Lord Browne’s address to the City of London.
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Our Wealth Management Executive Director, Alan Marshall, reflects on the importance of optimism for business leaders and investors alike following Lord Browne’s address to the City of London.
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06 Feb 2024
How will this year’s US election affect investment markets?
Should investors be worried about this year’s US election? Our Multi-Asset Strategist David Broomfield shares our view and looks at what happened previously when America took to the polls.
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Should investors be worried about this year’s US election? Our Multi-Asset Strategist David Broomfield shares our view and looks at what happened previously when America took to the polls.
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19 Sep 2023
A brighter outlook, US resilience and diversification still key – our latest market views
Our experts updated Coutts’ clients on the latest macroeconomic news and how we’re managing their portfolios and funds at our recent event.
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Our experts updated Coutts’ clients on the latest macroeconomic news and how we’re managing their portfolios and funds at our recent event.
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28 Jun 2023
mid year investment outlook 2023
Global equity markets have recovered from their lows in autumn 2022. The important changes in geopolitics and world trade that affected markets last year are less of a driver this year.
Global equity markets have recovered from their lows in autumn 2022. The important changes in geopolitics and world trade that affected markets last year are less of a driver this year.
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05 Jun 2023
The 36th Annual Tacitus Lecture: sponsoring a key event in the City of London
Coutts was a proud sponsor of the Worshipful Company of World Traders' 36th Annual Tacitus Lecture, with speaker Rory Stewart OBE. Hosted on Wednesday, 17 May 2023 at the Guildhall.
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Coutts was a proud sponsor of the Worshipful Company of World Traders' 36th Annual Tacitus Lecture, with speaker Rory Stewart OBE. Hosted on Wednesday, 17 May 2023 at the Guildhall.
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25 May 2023
AI and the new digital opportunities for businesses
Watch a masterclass video of business leaders discussing how best businesses can seize new opportunities through digitisation and AI.
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Watch a masterclass video of business leaders discussing how best businesses can seize new opportunities through digitisation and AI.
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04 May 2023
uk enterprise fund backing female-led businesses
Meet three fantastic businesses set up by women which were backed by the UK Enterprise Fund, which we created with one of the most active growth capital investors in the UK.
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Meet three fantastic businesses set up by women which were backed by the UK Enterprise Fund, which we created with one of the most active growth capital investors in the UK.
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27 Apr 2023
First Republic news not set to affect broader sector
The news surrounding the regional American bank has not impacted our investment performance or outlook.
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The news surrounding the regional American bank has not impacted our investment performance or outlook.
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26 Apr 2023
how b corps are building a community culture to help all businesses
Coutts CEO, Peter Flavel, reflects on recent discussions with fellow B Corp CEOs and how an inclusive culture can help build greater change in businesses and markets.
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Coutts CEO, Peter Flavel, reflects on recent discussions with fellow B Corp CEOs and how an inclusive culture can help build greater change in businesses and markets.
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06 Apr 2023
The importance of a global perspective
As the uncertainty that beset markets in 2022 continues into 2023, the importance of adopting a global perspective can’t be overstated.
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As the uncertainty that beset markets in 2022 continues into 2023, the importance of adopting a global perspective can’t be overstated.
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24 Mar 2023
Interest rates rise but the peak could be close
Central banks the US Federal Reserve and Bank of England raised rates once again this week, but such hikes could still come to an end sooner than previously expected.
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Central banks the US Federal Reserve and Bank of England raised rates once again this week, but such hikes could still come to an end sooner than previously expected.
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20 Mar 2023
Banking sector: A drop in confidence but not a systemic shock
Volatility within the banking sector is due to very specific issues with the banks affected. We would therefore not expect it to become a deeper, industry-wide issue.
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Volatility within the banking sector is due to very specific issues with the banks affected. We would therefore not expect it to become a deeper, industry-wide issue.
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20 Mar 2023
A coordinated global response
Coutts’ investment experts gave their views on current market volatility at an exclusive client event.
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Coutts’ investment experts gave their views on current market volatility at an exclusive client event.
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15 Mar 2023
Silicon valley bank collapse shouldn't cause systemic shock
The banking sector was shaken by the fall of the start-up focused bank, but we don’t see it developing into a crisis.
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The banking sector was shaken by the fall of the start-up focused bank, but we don’t see it developing into a crisis.
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08 Mar 2023
MONTHLY UPDATE: Inflation
Interest rates might have to rise a bit more than expected and stay there longer before inflation starts falling properly.
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Interest rates might have to rise a bit more than expected and stay there longer before inflation starts falling properly.
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27 Feb 2023
New tax year, new tax changes
As the new tax year approaches, you might want to know about possible changes to what you’ll pay in tax.
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As the new tax year approaches, you might want to know about possible changes to what you’ll pay in tax.
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09 Feb 2023
The benefits of wealth diversification
Diversification could help you manage your wealth goals across all your assets.
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Diversification could help you manage your wealth goals across all your assets.
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08 Feb 2023
MONTHLY UPDATE: Transition time
Markets breathe sigh of relief as inflation pressures ease.
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23 Dec 2022
Investment Outlook 2023
Get our investment outlook for 2023 and insights from Coutts experts.
Get our investment outlook for 2023 and insights from Coutts experts.
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08 Nov 2022
Coutts has outperformed the median peer group score in the latest UN-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) assessment
Coutts identified as a leading steward of responsible investing globally.
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21 Oct 2022
LIZ TRUSS RESIGNS: WHAT NOW FOR MARKETS?
With Prime Minister Liz Truss stepping down after just 44 days, we assess the impact for investors.
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With Prime Minister Liz Truss stepping down after just 44 days, we assess the impact for investors.
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19 Oct 2022
There and back again: How will Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s plan affect the economy?
With the new Chancellor undoing most of his predecessor’s tax cuts, here’s what we think current UK events could mean for the future…
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With the new Chancellor undoing most of his predecessor’s tax cuts, here’s what we think current UK events could mean for the future…
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18 Oct 2022
What next for pensions?
Mini-budget mayhem caused concern among many about their pensions. Here’s what our Chief Investment Officer thinks could happen next.
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Mini-budget mayhem caused concern among many about their pensions. Here’s what our Chief Investment Officer thinks could happen next.
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27 Sep 2022
Mini-budget: Tax cuts and sterling
With new Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng cutting taxes left, right and centre, here’s what it could mean for investors.
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With new Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng cutting taxes left, right and centre, here’s what it could mean for investors.
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08 Sep 2022
New Prime Minister: The market impact
As Liz Truss starts settling into Downing Street, we wanted to share how we think her proposed policies could impact your investments. We also wanted to remind you of how we’re managing your investments through the current, troubled UK economy.
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As Liz Truss starts settling into Downing Street, we wanted to share how we think her proposed policies could impact your investments. We also wanted to remind you of how we’re managing your investments through the current, troubled UK economy.
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18 Jan 2022
Investment Outlook 2022
What's going to affect you in the year ahead? In 2021, there was a return to some form of normality across a vast majority of regions following successful vaccine roll-outs around the globe.
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What's going to affect you in the year ahead? In 2021, there was a return to some form of normality across a vast majority of regions following successful vaccine roll-outs around the globe.
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17 Jan 2022
KAKOU TECHNOLOGIES: THE B CORP ENGINEERING CHANGE THROUGH COMMUNITY
We spoke to Kakou Technologies CEO Ann Fomukong-Boden about how her decision to become a B Corp gave her a business case for diversity and inclusion
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We spoke to Kakou Technologies CEO Ann Fomukong-Boden about how her decision to become a B Corp gave her a business case for diversity and inclusion
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25 Oct 2021
No business is an island: you don’t have to go it alone on sustainability
Sharing information, networks and expertise could have immense benefits in driving sustainability in your business
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Sharing information, networks and expertise could have immense benefits in driving sustainability in your business
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