Articles, interviews & expert comment

City of London Trust - UK stocks under pressure but dividends survive

Emma Wall, Head of Investment Analysis | 5 December 2019

UK stocks may be out of favour with international investors but City of London Trust manager Job Curtis tells Emma Wall there are still income opportunities out there. Read article.

Emma Wall, Head of Investment Analysis

5 December 2019 | 3 min read

City of London Trust - UK stocks under pressure but dividends survive

Emma Wall, Head of Investment Analysis | 5 December 2019

UK stocks may be out of favour with international investors but City of London Trust manager Job Curtis tells Emma Wall there are still income opportunities out there. Read article: City of London Trust - UK stocks under pressure but dividends survive.

Emma Wall, Head of Investment Analysis

5 December 2019 | 3 min read

Labour’s inclusive ownership fund – what does it mean for investors?

Tom McPhail, Head of Retirement Policy | 5 December 2019

We take a look at one of Labour’s flagship, but most controversial policies. Read article: Labour’s inclusive ownership fund – what does it mean for investors?.

Tom McPhail, Head of Retirement Policy

5 December 2019 | 3 min read

The most popular shares in November

Nicholas Hyett, Equity Analyst | 4 December 2019

Nicholas Hyett assesses some of the shares most popular with HL clients in November. Read article: The most popular shares in November .

Nicholas Hyett, Equity Analyst

4 December 2019 | 5 min read

Investment risk sounds scary. But is it really?

Bruce Pearce | 4 December 2019

We look at how a better understanding of risk can let you invest with more confidence. Read article: Investment risk sounds scary. But is it really?.

Bruce Pearce

4 December 2019 | 4 min read

Are people in your area paying the most IHT?

Bruce Pearce | 3 December 2019

We take a look at how much the taxman takes from estates in different parts of the country, and suggest some ways to reduce liability. Read article: Are people in your area paying the most IHT? .

Bruce Pearce

3 December 2019 | 3 min read

Liberal Democrat manifesto – pensions and personal tax

Tom McPhail, Head of Retirement Policy | 2 December 2019

Tom McPhail takes a look at what the Liberal Democrat manifesto promises mean for your finances. Read article: Liberal Democrat manifesto – pensions and personal tax.

Tom McPhail, Head of Retirement Policy

2 December 2019 | 3 min read

Investing in property – M&G Property Portfolio funds suspended

Kate Marshall, Senior Investment Analyst | 5 December 2019

Buying or selling units in the M&G Property Portfolio has been suspended. We explain why this has happened and whether there is a risk to other property funds. Read article: Investing in property – M&G Property Portfolio funds suspended.

Kate Marshall, Senior Investment Analyst

5 December 2019 | 3 min read

Help to Buy ISAs closed – but don’t panic

Henry Irving | 2 December 2019

The Help to Buy ISA closed to new applicants on Saturday 30 November. But there’s another – arguably better – way that first-time buyers can save. Read article: Help to Buy ISAs closed – but don’t panic.

Henry Irving

2 December 2019 | 4 min read

Don’t pay too much on your UK tracker fund

Nadeem Umar | 2 December 2019

Some tracker funds charge 25 times more than others. Have you checked you're not paying over the odds? Read article: Don’t pay too much on your UK tracker fund .

Nadeem Umar

2 December 2019 | 3 min read

What to look out for in Retail this Christmas

Nicholas Hyett, Equity Analyst | 29 November 2019

Nicholas Hyett, Equity Analyst, looks at the challenges facing retailers in the run up to the most important time of year. Read article: What to look out for in Retail this Christmas .

Nicholas Hyett, Equity Analyst

29 November 2019 | 4 min read

A simple way to boost your cash, and get a £25 bonus

Ryan Kenny | 29 November 2019

How Active Savings can help you manage your cash more effectively, plus how you can get a £25 welcome bonus (terms apply). Read article: A simple way to boost your cash, and get a £25 bonus.

Ryan Kenny

29 November 2019 | 4 min read