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5th November 2025
Market Updates
Market update - 5th November 2025
Yesterday morning, Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered a short statement to the press setting out her key priorities ahead of the Budget on the 27th of November.
3rd November 2025
Market Updates
Market Overview (October 2025)
3rd November 2025
Weekly Market Summaries
Week ending 31st October
As shown in the accompanying table, global financial markets had a broadly positive week, driven by developments in geopolitics, trade negotiations, and corporate earnings.
29th October 2025
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How to avoid losing your pension to scams and fraudsters
As part of this year’s Scam Awareness campaign by Citizens Advice, WEALTH at work is urging individuals to take proactive steps to protect their retirement savings.
29th October 2025
Market Updates
Market Update - 29th October 2025
Global equity markets kicked off the week on a strong footing after signs emerged that Washington and Beijing have agreed to pause their trade confrontation. The tariff increases on Chinese imports that were expected to land on the 9th of November now appear to be on hold.
28th October 2025
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Empowering individuals to stay scam aware
This year’s Scam Awareness campaign by Citizens Advice focuses on educating people about current scams and providing practical guidance on how to stay Scam Aware.
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How ‘Save As You Earn’ share plan savers can avoid an unnecessary tax bill
Many companies in the UK operate a Save As You Earn (SAYE) share plan often known as Sharesave, which provides employees with a tax efficient way to invest in their company’s shares.
27th October 2025
Weekly Market Summaries
Week ending 24th October 2025
Global equities delivered strong gains this week, with investors looking past a series of volatile headlines to focus on improving sentiment and resilient economic signals. UK’s FTSE 100 Index climbed an impressive 3.11%, buoyed by strength in energy and financial stocks.
22nd October 2025
Market Updates
Market Update - 22nd October 2025
UK inflation held steady at 3.8% in September, marking the third consecutive month at that level and delivering a welcome upside surprise for both markets and consumers. The breakdown showed food inflation easing further and price pressures moderating in recreational categories.
22nd October 2025
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£31.1 Billion in Lost Pensions - Guidance for Savers on Tracking and Consolidation
The issue of lost pensions in the UK is escalating rapidly. Research reveals that the total value of unclaimed pension pots has surged from £19.4 billion in 2018 to £31.1 billion in 2024. Currently, there are 3.3 million pension pots classified as lost.
21st October 2025
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Client newsletter Autumn 2025
21st October 2025
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Inheritance Tax on pensions set to change: Could it mean an 87% tax charge for you?
Individuals are being urged to prepare for significant changes to the way pensions are to be treated under Inheritance Tax (IHT).
20th October 2025
Weekly Market Summaries
Week ending 17th October 2025
As can be seen from the accompanying table, markets ended the week broadly lower. UK GDP grew by 0.1% in August, following a revised 0.1% contraction in July and broadly matching market expectations.
