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July 2026 market update At Imperial Chartered, we are continually investing in technology to enhance the service we provide to our clients. Our latest investment in adviser and client-facing software helps us deliver deeper market insights, improved portfolio monitoring and more efficient communication, ensuring you remain informed and confident about your financial future. Markets Continue

June 2026 market update The Iran-US conflict has centered on the risk of disruption to energy supplies in the Middle East, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil shipping routes. When investors feared a prolonged disruption, crude oil prices rose sharply. The ceasefire framework has helped ease some of

The recent escalation of conflict in the Middle East, most notably involving Iran has triggered increased volatility across global financial markets. Given the heightened media attention and the understandable concern this may create, we wanted to provide a clear, measured update on what has happened, why markets are reacting as they are, and how your

There was significant negative media speculation leading up to this year’s Autumn Budget, understandably creating concern among many clients. As always, our message was to remain calm, avoid emotional decision-making, and stay aligned to long-term strategy. In the end, the Budget delivered fewer surprises than expected — and overall, the outcome was relatively muted. Below

As individuals, we each have a unique approach to investing. Yet many of us are not aware of how our behaviour can affect our financial goals. We often have instinctive reactions when faced with financial decision-making. Our emotions, not our practical reasoning, often drive our choices and affect our returns. Whether investments are rising or

At Imperial Chartered, we continuously review the whole market to ensure you receive the best value, the most enhanced features, and top-tier performing funds for your financial planning needs. As an independent, whole-of-market firm, our investment team regularly assesses alternative offerings, comparing them with client holdings. We focus on delivering above-average returns while maintaining a

What Imperial Chartered’ s research team are doing for our valued clients: Putting political beliefs aside, with President Trump now fully embedded in his second tenure, we are seeing fund managers and economists being quite positive about market outlooks. Tariffs and the extent to which the President pursues his initial messages will be key to

Cybercriminals are especially active during the festive season, so be cautious of fake alerts via email, text, or social media. Common scams might include messages about discounted electrical items or notifications from delivery companies claiming your parcel couldn’t be delivered. These messages often contain links asking for personal details. Stay vigilant and don’t click or

The UK Autumn Budget 2024 has been presented by the UK’s first female Chancellor, Rachel Reeves. This is also the first Budget delivered by a Labour Government since March 2010, and it was widely anticipated to focus heavily on investment with targeted tax adjustments. At Imperial Chartered, we have outlined key areas for our clients,

Colleagues from Imperial Chartered and Cornerstone Finance Group are running the Principality Cardiff Half Marathon in a bid to reach our milestone fundraising target. On 6th October, the team will be participating in the Principality Cardiff Half Marathon to raise funds for the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA). Through activities including charity golf days, raffles,