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Fighting the FANGs
Gains in technology business such as Facebook, Amazon, Netflix and Google – the so-called FANG stocks, as well as iPhone maker Apple – have led market gains. But more regulation is coming.
Read moreLast Week in the City: Facebook faces-off with the Aussies
Garry White, Chief Investment Commentator, provides a round-up of the market movements and the global investing outlook this week ending 19 February 2021.
Read moreAre we worrying enough?
When so many people agree about something, there is always the worry that things may not be as bright as they seem. Is this the case with the optimism about a recovery from the pandemic?
Read moreShould we call impact investing what it really is? Philanthropy.
Today in a complex regulatory market, Donor Advised Funds provide enormous flexibility around donations, possible tax reliefs and the onward distribution of investment of that gift.
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Charles Stanley scores COLWMA hat trick
Charles Stanley have won three awards at the City of London Wealth Management Awards 2021.
Enhancing our MPS models with ESG and removal of VAT
We are pleased to announce that we will no longer apply value added tax (VAT) on our award-winning, 5-star Defaqto-rated Managed Portfolio Service (MPS) models.

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Miners plug into new commodities supercycle
Analysts believe a new commodities supercycle is underway. The current crop of FTSE 100 mining executives should learn lessons from the mistakes made by their predecessors.
Read moreWhy you should know your index
The FTSE 100 has been a relative underperformer because of its high weighting in financial and commodity companies. The indices that have outperformed have businesses that look to the future.
Read moreWill your estate provide the benefits to others that you wanted?
While current events may make planning for the future challenging, writing a Will is one area where you can establish certainty.
Read moreLast Week in the City: UK economy decimated in 2020
Garry White, Chief Investment Commentator, provides a round-up of the market movements and the global investing outlook this week ending 12 February 2021.
Read moreBitcoin should not be considered an investment
Investors should be wary of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Charles Stanley does not consider them an ‘investable asset’ and we wouldn’t include digital coins in any of our portfolios. Here’s why.
Read moreThe virus is still costing the economy dear
Despite the equity market exuberance as vaccines boost recovery hopes, the spread of Covid-19 is still having a significant economic impact and will have for some time to come.
Read moreThe robots are marching into mass production
During the Covid-19 crisis, robots have been used for monitoring patients, disinfecting medical facilities and for delivering medicines. Now they are about to move into mass production.
Read moreInside the mind of our Investment Manager, Charlotte
When markets are moving rapidly and emotions are high, Charlotte explains how clear communication and planning result in the best decisions for each client.
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