Investment planning

A look back at how markets performed in Q4 2025, exploring volatility, recovery, inflation trends, and why maintaining a long-term, diversified investment approach remained important for investors throughout the year.

Global markets delivered strong returns in Q3 2025, fuelled by the AI boom, easing trade tensions, and rate cuts that boosted investor confidence, while the UK economy showed stronger-than-expected growth.

Markets rebounded in Q2 2025 despite global uncertainty. Discover how tech led the recovery, why diversification paid off, and what to watch in the months ahead.

Advisory or discretionary portfolio management? Whether you’re hands-on or happy to delegate, choosing the right investment management style can help you feel more confident and in control of your financial future. This article breaks down both approaches in simple terms, helping you decide what suits your goals, lifestyle, and preferences best.

Attempts to time an entry into or exit from the market are rarely successful and often come with risks. Read about why time in the market beats timing the market.

Concerned about how a new presidency may shape your investment strategy? We consider market trends and historical data, with expert insight.

During volatile times, it's natural to feel a tug-of-war between the urge to move investments to cash or stay invested and ride out the storm.

A serious illness or disability can have a huge impact on your finances - critical illness insurance will provide much-needed financial support

Mike Greely explores some of the reasons behind the market turbulence, and explains why patience and portfolio positioning can help investors

For Mike Greely of Amber River’s Colchester team, understanding the factors that drive investment returns is not just part of his day job – it’s more of a lifelong passion

A brief explanation about what cryptocurrency is, how it works, what you can use it for and why you should tread with caution

If you want to invest in your child's future to give them the best start, we consider some of the investment options open to you

We explore tax efficient investments for self-employed people. Helping you make the most of your money over the longer term.

The best time to start an investment portfolio is right now - the sooner you begin, the easier it will be to achieve future financial goals

Find out how to manage your investment risk by investing in different kinds of assets to neutralise the impact of poorer performing assets.