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On 26 September, Germany will elect a new Bundestag. The outcome will set the stage for the next coalition, headed by a new chancellor, with Angela Merkel set to step down after 16 years. The next government is likely to have a greener tilt.

The upcoming reduction in net asset purchases is likely to put upward pressure on Treasury yields, but only moderately as rate hikes aren’t yet in sight. Credit and equity markets should be able to cope.

We answer 6 key questions you should be considering when planning for retirement.

Before we approve a sustainable fund for investors, we assess its investment process against a range of factors to make sure it meets our high standards.

The second-quarter earnings season has been better than expected. As the global economy recovers from the pandemic, consensus profit forecasts have been too conservative again, and are being revised higher for the rest of this year and into 2022.

Brown Shipley’s Wealth Management Director, Jeremy Croysdill and Senior Associate, Matthew Bryan-Harris have come together to present our latest Wealth Planning podcast: Retirement Planning.

Take a look at Quintet's latest version of Counterpoint. Here's a summary of what they are covering this week: We introduce an indicator that captures economic and financial market dynamics in the US across different phases of the business cycle. This information is useful for making investment decisions.

Quintet’s sustainable investing philosophy comprises a toolkit of approaches and dedicated assets. In this primer we deep dive into dedicated assets – arguably the sustainable investing strategy which can deliver the greatest real-world impact.

As markets debate Fed policy, the key question is whether the central bank will still boost the cycle or lean against it. It all comes down to how policymakers react to inflationary pressures. We’re more in the camp of continued support.