Could Donald Trump’s tariffs undermine the dollar’s standing as the linchpin of global finance? AFH’s Chief Economist, Colin Warren, considers this in his latest commentary, and what the tariffs might mean for US Treasury bonds.
As Easter arrives, there may be a different type of egg that you want to consider for your child – a financial nest egg. Our latest blog reveals three clever ways to help secure your child or grandchild’s financial future.
There are deep-rooted beliefs and processes that humans use when making complex decisions. What you may not realise though, is that these create biases that could result in poor choices with your investments. Our latest post looks at five you may want to avoid.
If you’re an investor, you’ll probably be very familiar with the impact of President Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs. In the days after the tariffs were unveiled on Wednesday 2 April, markets around the world reacted negatively, with some experiencing significant downturns. If you're wondering what this might mean for your investments, read on to discover three powerful steps that could help them weather the storm, and potentially boost their long-term growth.
The parties that are likely to form Germany’s next coalition government have drawn up plans that could dramatically loosen fiscal policy and increase government spending in the eurozone’s largest member state. In this month’s commentary, our Chief Economist, Colin Warren, looks at how the proposals might impact the economy and financial markets.
Reports that the UK economy shrank in January 2025 is unlikely to be welcome news for the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, as she struggles to get her ‘growth mission’ on track. According to Money Marketing, Britain’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which measures the UK’s economic activity, fell by 0.1% in the first month of the year.
Official data shows inflation rose in January 2025. Understanding your personal inflation rate could help you to protect your wealth from the rising cost of living, which could devalue your wealth in real terms. Read on to learn more Inflation has the power to devalue your wealth in real terms. Our latest blog reveals why understanding your personal inflation rate could help you to protect your wealth from is effects.
On Saturday 8 March, the world celebrates International Women’s Day. To mark the occasion, we sat down with our female board members, who make up 50% of our Executive Board, to hear their thoughts on leadership, equality and their own career experiences.
For many IFAs, the decision to sell your firm is one of the most significant choices you’ll ever make. Selling to a larger firm can offer both financial security and operational stability, or simply allow you to enjoy some well-earned rest in retirement. But how do you know when the time is right?
