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  • 09 September 2025 5 min

    September monthly market update - Reflections on August 2025

    Steady inflation, trade optimism and strong earnings lift global stock markets to record highs. Read more in our latest market update.

    Financial planning Investments
    Martin Lawrence in office with map on the wall
    09 September 2025 5 min

    September monthly investment update - Reflections on August 2025

    This year's stock market returns in August have been marginally positive - building on the strong gains seen for global equities in June and July. Find out more.

    Financial planning Investments
    Mature man sitting with laptop and coffee
    12 August 2025 5 min

    August monthly market update - Reflections on July 2025

    This market update discusses technology-led gains in the US, a new trade deal between America and Europe, and resilient growth in China, despite inflation concerns.

    Financial planning Investments
    Martin Lawrence
    07 August 2025 5 min

    August investment update - Reflections on June and July 2025

    This month's update discusses market volatility as Trump’s tariff deadlines, global tensions and fiscal shifts drive the focus of investors. Read more.

    Financial planning Investments
    Woman at desk with computer looking at papers
    23 July 2025 2 min

    Clients primed to change investment strategies amid volatility fears

    Majority of UK advisors polled by Wesleyan say clients are poised to make changes to their investment strategies if global market volatility persists in 2025.

    Financial planning Investments
    Two professional men shaking hands
    23 July 2025 2 min

    Wesleyan accelerates platform push with FNZ partnership

    Wesleyan partners with FNZ to make its Smoothed With Profits Fund available on more independent platforms.

    Investments
    Woman in home office sitting at desk looking out window
    27 June 2025 5 min

    June monthly market update - Reflections on May 2025

    Equities rallied in May after the US and China agreed a temporary rollback on tariffs, and economic data from the UK, US and eurozone came in stronger than forecast. Find out more.

    Financial planning Investments
    Martin Lawrence standing against map on wall
    13 June 2025 5 min

    June monthly investment update - Reflections on May 2025 and a look ahead

    President Trump’s notorious trade tariffs continued in May – albeit with less volatility than we'd seen in April. From inflation to economic growth, read more in our latest update.

    Financial planning Investments
    Grange Park refurbishment
    21 May 2025 2 min

    Wesleyan shortlisted at the Property Awards 2025

    Wesleyan’s Property team has been shortlisted at the Property Awards 2025 in the 'Developer of the Year – Offices' category.

    Investments
    Martin Lawrence in office with map on the wall
    13 May 2025 5 min

    May monthly investment update - Reflections on April 2025 and a look ahead

    April ended up far better than could have been expected, following some very sharp initial falls in financial markets. Read more in our latest market update.

    Financial planning Investments
    Female professional looking at computer screen
    09 May 2025 5 min

    May monthly market update - Reflections on April 2025

    After a shaky start to the month, easing inflation and signs of a softer US trade stance helped steady markets and restore investor confidence in April. Read more now.

    Financial planning Investments
    28 April 2025 4 min

    The financial spring clean: Moving clients from cash to investing

    Find out why the new tax year is an opportunity for advisers to highlight alternative solutions to Cash ISAs, offering the same tax benefits and a greater potential for returns.

    Financial planning Investments
    Man in glasses looking at iPad
    16 April 2025 5 min

    2025 - Q1 market commentary

    In our latest market commentary, we take a look at the impact US politics has had on global governments and economies.

    Financial planning Markets Investments
    Professional woman looking at computer screen wearing glasses
    10 April 2025 3 min

    US tariffs shake markets - What you need to know

    As markets react to the new US trade measures, understand the implications for portfolios and support your clients through short-term volatility.

    Financial planning Investments
    Martin Lawrence
    10 April 2025 5 min

    April monthly investment update - Reflections on March 2025 and a look ahead

    The latest Spring Statement, UK's economic growth, US trade tariffs and their affect on China's economy are all discussed in our latest investment update.

    Financial planning Investments
    Smoothing the way report graphic
    28 March 2025 4 min

    Think smoothed funds are too complex? In volatile times, recognise the benefits

    Financial intermediaries today are divided on using smoothed funds in their clients’ portfolios, according to a new study from Wesleyan and the Lang Cat. Learn more about the benefits.

    Investments
    Woman in home office sitting at desk looking out window
    27 March 2025 3 min

    The Spring Statement: What does it mean for finances?

    There are a number of policies announced in the last Budget that are set to come into play. Learn more now.

    Financial planning Investments
    Martin Lawrence standing against map on wall
    12 March 2025 5 min

    March monthly investment update - Reflections on February 2025 and a look ahead

    From global market reactions to Trump’s trade policies to EU defence shifts and UK economic changes, read our latest investment commentary.

    Financial planning Investments
    Professional male sitting at office desk
    12 March 2025 5 min

    March monthly market update - Reflections on February 2025

    Strong corporate earnings, interest rate expectations and global trade tensions drive market movements, while inflation and policy decisions add to the uncertainty. Read more now.

    Financial planning Investments
    Martin Lawrence
    14 February 2025 5 min

    February monthly investment update - Reflections on January 2025 and a look ahead

    Wesleyan’s Director of Investments, Martin Lawrence, discusses the impact world events in January have had on markets and investments.

    Financial planning Investments
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    09 September 2025 5 min

    September monthly market update - Reflections on August 2025

    Steady inflation, trade optimism and strong earnings lift global stock markets to record highs. Read more in our latest market update.

    Financial planning Investments
    Martin Lawrence in office with map on the wall
    09 September 2025 5 min

    September monthly investment update - Reflections on August 2025

    This year's stock market returns in August have been marginally positive - building on the strong gains seen for global equities in June and July. Find out more.

    Financial planning Investments
    Mature man sitting with laptop and coffee
    12 August 2025 5 min

    August monthly market update - Reflections on July 2025

    This market update discusses technology-led gains in the US, a new trade deal between America and Europe, and resilient growth in China, despite inflation concerns.

    Financial planning Investments
    Martin Lawrence
    07 August 2025 5 min

    August investment update - Reflections on June and July 2025

    This month's update discusses market volatility as Trump’s tariff deadlines, global tensions and fiscal shifts drive the focus of investors. Read more.

    Financial planning Investments
    Woman at desk with computer looking at papers
    23 July 2025 2 min

    Clients primed to change investment strategies amid volatility fears

    Majority of UK advisors polled by Wesleyan say clients are poised to make changes to their investment strategies if global market volatility persists in 2025.

    Financial planning Investments
    Two professional men shaking hands
    23 July 2025 2 min

    Wesleyan accelerates platform push with FNZ partnership

    Wesleyan partners with FNZ to make its Smoothed With Profits Fund available on more independent platforms.

    Investments
    Woman in home office sitting at desk looking out window
    27 June 2025 5 min

    June monthly market update - Reflections on May 2025

    Equities rallied in May after the US and China agreed a temporary rollback on tariffs, and economic data from the UK, US and eurozone came in stronger than forecast. Find out more.

    Financial planning Investments
    Martin Lawrence standing against map on wall
    13 June 2025 5 min

    June monthly investment update - Reflections on May 2025 and a look ahead

    President Trump’s notorious trade tariffs continued in May – albeit with less volatility than we'd seen in April. From inflation to economic growth, read more in our latest update.

    Financial planning Investments
    Grange Park refurbishment
    21 May 2025 2 min

    Wesleyan shortlisted at the Property Awards 2025

    Wesleyan’s Property team has been shortlisted at the Property Awards 2025 in the 'Developer of the Year – Offices' category.

    Investments
    Martin Lawrence in office with map on the wall
    13 May 2025 5 min

    May monthly investment update - Reflections on April 2025 and a look ahead

    April ended up far better than could have been expected, following some very sharp initial falls in financial markets. Read more in our latest market update.

    Financial planning Investments
    Female professional looking at computer screen
    09 May 2025 5 min

    May monthly market update - Reflections on April 2025

    After a shaky start to the month, easing inflation and signs of a softer US trade stance helped steady markets and restore investor confidence in April. Read more now.

    Financial planning Investments
    28 April 2025 4 min

    The financial spring clean: Moving clients from cash to investing

    Find out why the new tax year is an opportunity for advisers to highlight alternative solutions to Cash ISAs, offering the same tax benefits and a greater potential for returns.

    Financial planning Investments
    Man in glasses looking at iPad
    16 April 2025 5 min

    2025 - Q1 market commentary

    In our latest market commentary, we take a look at the impact US politics has had on global governments and economies.

    Financial planning Markets Investments
    Professional woman looking at computer screen wearing glasses
    10 April 2025 3 min

    US tariffs shake markets - What you need to know

    As markets react to the new US trade measures, understand the implications for portfolios and support your clients through short-term volatility.

    Financial planning Investments
    Martin Lawrence
    10 April 2025 5 min

    April monthly investment update - Reflections on March 2025 and a look ahead

    The latest Spring Statement, UK's economic growth, US trade tariffs and their affect on China's economy are all discussed in our latest investment update.

    Financial planning Investments
    Smoothing the way report graphic
    28 March 2025 4 min

    Think smoothed funds are too complex? In volatile times, recognise the benefits

    Financial intermediaries today are divided on using smoothed funds in their clients’ portfolios, according to a new study from Wesleyan and the Lang Cat. Learn more about the benefits.

    Investments
    Woman in home office sitting at desk looking out window
    27 March 2025 3 min

    The Spring Statement: What does it mean for finances?

    There are a number of policies announced in the last Budget that are set to come into play. Learn more now.

    Financial planning Investments
    Martin Lawrence standing against map on wall
    12 March 2025 5 min

    March monthly investment update - Reflections on February 2025 and a look ahead

    From global market reactions to Trump’s trade policies to EU defence shifts and UK economic changes, read our latest investment commentary.

    Financial planning Investments
    Professional male sitting at office desk
    12 March 2025 5 min

    March monthly market update - Reflections on February 2025

    Strong corporate earnings, interest rate expectations and global trade tensions drive market movements, while inflation and policy decisions add to the uncertainty. Read more now.

    Financial planning Investments
    Martin Lawrence
    14 February 2025 5 min

    February monthly investment update - Reflections on January 2025 and a look ahead

    Wesleyan’s Director of Investments, Martin Lawrence, discusses the impact world events in January have had on markets and investments.

    Financial planning Investments
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    09 September 2025 5 min

    September monthly market update - Reflections on August 2025

    Steady inflation, trade optimism and strong earnings lift global stock markets to record highs. Read more in our latest market update.

    Financial planning Investments
    Martin Lawrence in office with map on the wall
    09 September 2025 5 min

    September monthly investment update - Reflections on August 2025

    This year's stock market returns in August have been marginally positive - building on the strong gains seen for global equities in June and July. Find out more.

    Financial planning Investments
    Mature man sitting with laptop and coffee
    12 August 2025 5 min

    August monthly market update - Reflections on July 2025

    This market update discusses technology-led gains in the US, a new trade deal between America and Europe, and resilient growth in China, despite inflation concerns.

    Financial planning Investments
    Martin Lawrence
    07 August 2025 5 min

    August investment update - Reflections on June and July 2025

    This month's update discusses market volatility as Trump’s tariff deadlines, global tensions and fiscal shifts drive the focus of investors. Read more.

    Financial planning Investments
    Woman at desk with computer looking at papers
    23 July 2025 2 min

    Clients primed to change investment strategies amid volatility fears

    Majority of UK advisors polled by Wesleyan say clients are poised to make changes to their investment strategies if global market volatility persists in 2025.

    Financial planning Investments
    Two professional men shaking hands
    23 July 2025 2 min

    Wesleyan accelerates platform push with FNZ partnership

    Wesleyan partners with FNZ to make its Smoothed With Profits Fund available on more independent platforms.

    Investments
    Woman in home office sitting at desk looking out window
    27 June 2025 5 min

    June monthly market update - Reflections on May 2025

    Equities rallied in May after the US and China agreed a temporary rollback on tariffs, and economic data from the UK, US and eurozone came in stronger than forecast. Find out more.

    Financial planning Investments
    Martin Lawrence standing against map on wall
    13 June 2025 5 min

    June monthly investment update - Reflections on May 2025 and a look ahead

    President Trump’s notorious trade tariffs continued in May – albeit with less volatility than we'd seen in April. From inflation to economic growth, read more in our latest update.

    Financial planning Investments
    Grange Park refurbishment
    21 May 2025 2 min

    Wesleyan shortlisted at the Property Awards 2025

    Wesleyan’s Property team has been shortlisted at the Property Awards 2025 in the 'Developer of the Year – Offices' category.

    Investments
    Martin Lawrence in office with map on the wall
    13 May 2025 5 min

    May monthly investment update - Reflections on April 2025 and a look ahead

    April ended up far better than could have been expected, following some very sharp initial falls in financial markets. Read more in our latest market update.

    Financial planning Investments
    Female professional looking at computer screen
    09 May 2025 5 min

    May monthly market update - Reflections on April 2025

    After a shaky start to the month, easing inflation and signs of a softer US trade stance helped steady markets and restore investor confidence in April. Read more now.

    Financial planning Investments
    28 April 2025 4 min

    The financial spring clean: Moving clients from cash to investing

    Find out why the new tax year is an opportunity for advisers to highlight alternative solutions to Cash ISAs, offering the same tax benefits and a greater potential for returns.

    Financial planning Investments
    Man in glasses looking at iPad
    16 April 2025 5 min

    2025 - Q1 market commentary

    In our latest market commentary, we take a look at the impact US politics has had on global governments and economies.

    Financial planning Markets Investments
    Professional woman looking at computer screen wearing glasses
    10 April 2025 3 min

    US tariffs shake markets - What you need to know

    As markets react to the new US trade measures, understand the implications for portfolios and support your clients through short-term volatility.

    Financial planning Investments
    Martin Lawrence
    10 April 2025 5 min

    April monthly investment update - Reflections on March 2025 and a look ahead

    The latest Spring Statement, UK's economic growth, US trade tariffs and their affect on China's economy are all discussed in our latest investment update.

    Financial planning Investments
    Smoothing the way report graphic
    28 March 2025 4 min

    Think smoothed funds are too complex? In volatile times, recognise the benefits

    Financial intermediaries today are divided on using smoothed funds in their clients’ portfolios, according to a new study from Wesleyan and the Lang Cat. Learn more about the benefits.

    Investments
    Woman in home office sitting at desk looking out window
    27 March 2025 3 min

    The Spring Statement: What does it mean for finances?

    There are a number of policies announced in the last Budget that are set to come into play. Learn more now.

    Financial planning Investments
    Martin Lawrence standing against map on wall
    12 March 2025 5 min

    March monthly investment update - Reflections on February 2025 and a look ahead

    From global market reactions to Trump’s trade policies to EU defence shifts and UK economic changes, read our latest investment commentary.

    Financial planning Investments
    Professional male sitting at office desk
    12 March 2025 5 min

    March monthly market update - Reflections on February 2025

    Strong corporate earnings, interest rate expectations and global trade tensions drive market movements, while inflation and policy decisions add to the uncertainty. Read more now.

    Financial planning Investments
    Martin Lawrence
    14 February 2025 5 min

    February monthly investment update - Reflections on January 2025 and a look ahead

    Wesleyan’s Director of Investments, Martin Lawrence, discusses the impact world events in January have had on markets and investments.

    Financial planning Investments
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