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The busiest shipping lanes in the world
The conflict in Iran has brought shipping traffic to a halt in the Strait of Hormuz, a key corridor for global trade. This disruption has highlighted the world’s reliance on this strategic sea route and the vulnerabilities it creates for the global economy. Here we explore some of the busiest and most important shipping lanes in the world.
Non-dom tax changes – why planning is vital
The non-dom tax regime has seen a monumental overhaul in the past year. New regulations, introduced in April 2025, radically changed how foreign income and gains are taxed for individuals living in the UK who had previous non-dom status. There are also big implications for inheritance tax.
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Passive – Active: it’s not either/or
The debate between active investing (where a fund manager picks stocks to try and outperform the market) and passive investing (where the aim is to replicate the market) is now dated.
Top tips for maximising your ISA returns
Getting the most from your ISAs while ensuring the right mix of Cash and Stocks and Shares ISAs, will make your savings and investments work as hard as possible.
Getting your head around tax jargon: the top seven terms explained
Financial services jargon can get in the way of feeling confident about managing your money. Understanding the various tax terms and acronyms, such as ISAs, IHT, CGT or pension allowances not only improves your financial wellbeing – it could save you tax too.
Unlocking success: How a good financial plan can help my small business
Keeping track of key financial metrics such as sales, costs, profit and cash flow, and analysing them regularly, can help you ensure your business is in good health. This data can help you understand where you may need to make changes to improve profit margin or cash flow.
Political shifts: what does it mean for markets?
Last year a record number of people across the globe voted for change. While new governments are likely to bring in new policies, we expect inflation and interest rates to remain relatively high in the short term.
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