We look back at a quarter where equity markets rode a reflationary wave and fixed interest suffered as a result. With vaccination programmes set to ride to the rescue of the global economy, we all started to hope for a return to “normal”. We look forward at what might affect the markets overwhelmingly positive outlook, ...

On Friday, I was delighted to receive my Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning (and therefore the addition of some new letters after my name!). This is the qualification required to be a Chartered Financial Planner, a goal I have been working hard towards since I started with FPWM. As someone who is relatively new to ...

When considering my placement year, I was looking for a position where I could grow my interest in the financial markets, to develop skills that make a difference, and to get an insight into the myriad tasks and challenges within the financial industry. Wealth Management seemed the right route to further my interest in financial ...

So, it seems that all is right with the world again.  What were we all thinking? Policymakers across the globe have taken comfort in the flattening of the COVID-19 curve and starting to reopen their economies which is necessary to avoid the significant economic damage from becoming a real long-term problem. However, it will also ...