Navigating the recovery
05 August 2020

Navigating the recovery

Market outlooks
As the world economy recovers from COVID-19 some things are likely to have changed forever.
US Elections - framing the market debate
22 July 2020

US Elections - framing the market debate

Market outlooks
Will the US elections deliver a divided or a single-party, unified government?
Investment Update: UK Commercial Property - Look at Structural Shifts, Not Valuations
20 July 2020

Investment Update: UK Commercial Property - Look at Structural Shifts, Not Valuations

Market outlooks
Commercial property has become an important part of investor portfolios over the last few years. At the turn
of the millennium the average pension fund had around a 5% exposure. In more recent years that figure is
closer to 10%.
From debt do us part
14 July 2020

From debt do us part

Market outlooks
One of the key long-term legacies of the COVID-19 pandemic is very high debt levels across the world.
Is now the right time to invest in alternatives?
08 July 2020

Is now the right time to invest in alternatives?

Market outlooks
Introducing alternatives like hedge funds and private market investments into a portfolio could help to reduce risk and may improve long-term returns.
Chancellor Summer Statement: All about jobs
07 July 2020

Chancellor Summer Statement: All about jobs

Personal finance
What’s new  The Chancellor of the Exchequer noted that after an initial phase of protection, nine million workers have benefited from the furlough scheme. The government is now moving to the next stage which is to support, create and protect jobs. A phase that could cost around £30bn so just over 1% of GDP.

 
Appointment of Fiona Woodhouse as Brown Shipley’s Chief Risk Officer
06 July 2020

Appointment of Fiona Woodhouse as Brown Shipley’s Chief Risk Officer

Brown Shipley News
Brown Shipley, a Quintet Private Bank, today announces the appointment of Fiona Woodhouse as Chief Risk Officer.
From despair to repair: Quintet unveils midyear investment outlook
23 June 2020

From despair to repair: Quintet unveils midyear investment outlook

“Counterpoint” highlights cautiously optimistic view on global economy and markets
Impact of Covid-19 on Wealth Management, greater digitalisation and flexible working
23 June 2020

Impact of Covid-19 on Wealth Management, greater digitalisation and flexible working

Brown Shipley News
Brown Shipley CEO, Alan Mathewson shares his thoughts on greater digitalisation and flexible working.
Wealth Planning Podcast
19 June 2020

Wealth Planning Podcast

Podcast
Brown Shipley’s Head of Wealth Planning, Roger Clark & Wealth Planning Client Director, Rebecca Williams have come together to provide an update on Wealth Planning, in their first podcast.
The value of active ownership
15 June 2020

The value of active ownership

Market outlooks
Through their ownership, investors share responsibility for a company’s policies and actions.
The Art of Trade War
10 June 2020

The Art of Trade War

Market outlooks
Tensions between the US and China have risen lately, with several key issues including China’s inability to increase imports and the upcoming US election, emerging as sticking points.
A fistful of dollars
02 June 2020

A fistful of dollars

Market outlooks
The US dollar looks set to gradually weaken, as long term valuations, economic and oil price recovery as well as Federal Reserve policy are all USD negative. Quintet’s Group Chief Investment Officer, Bill Street’s provides his latest outlook, on “a fistful of dollars.” Investing puts your capital at risk.

 
Brown Shipley Appoints Ben Lamers as Client Director in London
02 June 2020

Brown Shipley Appoints Ben Lamers as Client Director in London

Brown Shipley News
Brown Shipley, a Quintet Private Bank, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ben Lamers as a Client Director in the London office, reporting to Michelle Coulson.
On the Road to Recovery
27 May 2020

On the Road to Recovery

Market outlooks
The coronavirus pandemic has put financial markets under severe stress. Oil prices briefly turned negative for the first time, economies have shrunk at the fastest pace ever, and the number of jobs lost in many countries dwarfs previous downturns.
Weekly Update - Dislocation Between Strong Equity Markets and Weak Economic Data
19 May 2020

Weekly Update - Dislocation Between Strong Equity Markets and Weak Economic Data

Market outlooks
With countries across the world confirming that their economies have entered recession, we examine the apparent dislocation between strong equity markets and the weak economic data.
The right time to pass on wealth?
14 May 2020

The right time to pass on wealth?

Personal finance
It’s difficult to think of many positives resulting from the current situation, but the drop in financial markets and investment values may offer a golden opportunity for parents and grandparents to pass on wealth to the next generation tax efficiently.
Weekly Update: Q1 Earnings Season
13 May 2020

Weekly Update: Q1 Earnings Season

Market outlooks
In this note, we review the first-quarter earnings season in Europe and US.
Looking after your mental health
06 May 2020

Looking after your mental health

Personal finance
At Brown Shipley managing your wealth is always our key focus, however, in these challenging times we also want to share information that will help our clients cope with the current situation we all find ourselves in, due to COVID-19.
Brown Shipley Launches New Fixed Term Deposit Account
30 April 2020

Brown Shipley Launches New Fixed Term Deposit Account

Brown Shipley has launched a new range of competitive, Fixed Term Deposit accounts, from 1 May 2020. If you want to make the most of your savings, why not consider opening a Fixed Term Deposit account with a guaranteed interest rate.