It would have been hard to miss the headlines around the Spring Statement over the past few days. Clearly, the cost of living crisis is gaining in speed and severity both here in the UK and in many other economies around the world.
Happy International Women’s Day!
‘As of 2021, there were 516 thousand full-time male employees in the financial and insurance activities sector in the United Kingdom, whereas there were 344 thousand female employees.’
In a male dominant industry, Buckingham Gate is breaking the mould with women currently outnumbering men in the Buckingham Gate office. Now, of course, that is not on purpose, Matthew’s philosophy when hiring new staff has always been the same – if he feels the candidate will fit into the team and will contribute to the success of the business as everyone else does, then they are hired!
Markets in the Red
I awoke this morning to what will be described by the media as a ‘Sea of Red’ – which is significant falls on the vast majority of major markets that had already started trading and predictions of the same for the FTSE here in the UK and on the European exchanges.
Monthly Vlog – February 2022
The Winds They Are Blowing
As I pen this post, it is roughly 9 am on Friday 18th February and the UK is preparing for Storm Eunice to arrive.
Monthly Vlog – January 2022
The Beginning of The End?
After this week’s announcements that we are winding back ‘Plan B’ measures, it seems we may, just finally, be entering the end-game of the pandemic.
Market & Portfolio Update – January 2022
Click to download and read our latest market and portfolio update for January 2022. Enjoy!
Covid Update – 10th December 2020
It has been a while since I have needed to pen one of these updates, however unfortunately yesterday’s announcements necessitate the need for me to communicate with clients once again about our Covid operating procedures.
Omicron
On Monday last week, I penned the introductory paragraphs for our Investment Review document which will be issued early next year to Buckingham Gate clients.
