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FEATURED BLOG 21 September 2026  5 min

September monthly market update - Reflections on August 2026

Stronger US jobs, improving European activity and continued AI investment provide support despite higher borrowing costs and geopolitical uncertainty.
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21 September 2026

    5 min

September monthly market update - Reflections on August 2026

Stronger US jobs, improving European activity and continued AI investment provide support despite higher borrowing costs and geopolitical uncertainty.

Financial planning Investments
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18 September 2026

    4 min

September monthly investment update - Reflections on August 2026

From AI investors to crude oil prices, read about the investment market impacts in our latest update.

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16 September 2026

    5 min

Moving from NHS to private? Here’s what you need to know

Moving from NHS to private practice can offer a lot of benefits, but there are some financial considerations to be aware of too.

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03 September 2026

    3 min

Will changes to the Normal Minimum Pension Age impact you?

Thinking about early retirement? Find out if changes to the Normal Minimum Pension Age (NMPA) could impact your plans.

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03 September 2026

    4 min

The importance of talking to family about money

Discussing money with family can be difficult, but open conversations bring clarity, reduce conflict and help loved ones prepare for the future. Read more.

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20 August 2026

    3 min

Teachers opting out of pensions as financial pressures increase

Here, we outline the implications and considerations before leaving the Teachers' Pension Scheme.

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19 August 2026

    5 min

August monthly market update - Reflections on July 2026

Strong company earnings continue to support stock markets despite political change, uneven global growth and uncertainty over inflation and interest rates.

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18 August 2026

    4 min

August monthly investment update - Reflections on July 2026

July highlighted diplomacy’s role in easing geopolitical tensions, protecting global stability, security and investment markets.

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24 July 2026

    5 min

July monthly market update - Reflections on June 2026

Investors welcomed the US–Iran framework agreement, although renewed fighting highlights the fragility of the ceasefire.

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