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Franklin Asante, Head of Entrepreneurs at Coutts, explains the unique challenges and opportunities facing high-growth entrepreneurs as they scale their businesses.

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Business rate relief, multiple ISAs and National Insurance cuts – three of the biggest changes announced in the government’s Autumn Statement yesterday.

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Interest rate uncertainty has underpinned a tough couple of months. But with the US economy remaining resilient, we believe the outlook should improve over the rest of the year.

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01 Nov 2023

Economic challenges make financial partners crucial to successful growth

The current economic climate presents challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurs, underlining the importance of a holistic and intelligent financial partnership, writes Franklin Asante, Head of Entrepreneurs at Coutts

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The current economic climate presents challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurs, underlining the importance of a holistic and intelligent financial partnership, writes Franklin Asante, Head of Entrepreneurs at Coutts

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Personal Finance

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25 Oct 2023

How understanding our psychology could help when investing

When it comes to long-term planning and investing, are there psychological factors we should be aware of? We spoke to NatWest Group’s Behavioural Science & Applied Psychology Centre of Expertise to find out how knowing more about how we think could help our long-term investment plans.

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When it comes to long-term planning and investing, are there psychological factors we should be aware of? We spoke to NatWest Group’s Behavioural Science & Applied Psychology Centre of Expertise to find out how knowing more about how we think could help our long-term investment plans.

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Interest rates, the rising oil price and China’s challenges are all on investors’ minds this month.

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By leaving your money invested for longer you could take advantage of compounding to help realise greater returns and potentially protect your wealth from volatility.

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Investing & Performance

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13 Sep 2023

Monthly update: China’s economic slowdown dampens the market mood

August can be a tough time for equities and this year was no exception. Despite the initial volatility, the market’s mood lifted as the month drew on, boosted by a run of strong earnings reports.

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August can be a tough time for equities and this year was no exception. Despite the initial volatility, the market’s mood lifted as the month drew on, boosted by a run of strong earnings reports.

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Inflation provides a pleasant surprise that encourages investors, and we make some small but important changes to our positioning.

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Stock markets are holding up, driven by easing US inflation and prospects of an uneventful economic slowdown.

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Coutts’ clients hear what our experts think about the big issues for investors at our recent event.

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A wave of interest in artificial intelligence has helped send technology stocks soaring. But the reliance on a small number of stocks to carry markets could be unsustainable.

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Watch a masterclass video of business leaders discussing how best businesses can seize new opportunities through digitisation and AI.

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Investing & Performance

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15 May 2023

Earnings season: what does it tell us?

Earnings season not only tells investors how well companies have performed over each quarter, it also paints a picture of future performance too. While low expectations are currently being beaten, it’s not all good news in the US.

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Earnings season not only tells investors how well companies have performed over each quarter, it also paints a picture of future performance too. While low expectations are currently being beaten, it’s not all good news in the US.

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There’s currently an important difference of opinion among investors about where markets might go next. And we believe caution is key until it’s resolved.

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Meet three fantastic businesses set up by women which were backed by the UK Enterprise Fund, which we created with one of the most active growth capital investors in the UK.

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The news surrounding the regional American bank has not impacted our investment performance or outlook.

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Coutts CEO, Peter Flavel, reflects on recent discussions with fellow B Corp CEOs and how an inclusive culture can help build greater change in businesses and markets.

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Global stocks rose after government intervention helped calm market jitters

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It’s important to keep cash for your short-term needs but, with year-on-year inflation above 10% in the UK, investing could be a good option for the future.

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Interest rates might have to rise a bit more than expected and stay there longer before inflation starts falling properly.

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Markets breathe sigh of relief as inflation pressures ease.

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The focus is shifting to concerns about the economic slowdown.

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Markets rallied in November as US inflation fell, sparking speculation of smaller interest rate rises.

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Some markets seemed a little less spooked by rising inflation and interest rates recently. Here’s why…

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The pound’s recent plunge should be taken in the context of a strong dollar

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Investing & Performance

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14 Sep 2022

Is now a good time to back British Businesses?

Stephen Welton, Executive Chairman of the UK’s most active growth capital investor, told Coutts’ clients there were plenty of reasons to support investing in British business despite the challenging economy. And he revealed the sectors he sees as the most exciting...

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Stephen Welton, Executive Chairman of the UK’s most active growth capital investor, told Coutts’ clients there were plenty of reasons to support investing in British business despite the challenging economy. And he revealed the sectors he sees as the most exciting...

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