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Providing highly personalised, relationship-based wealth management advice to families, trustees and businesses.

Our philosophy is simple : to ensure financial peace of mind for you and your family across the generations. Putting clients firmly at the heart of everything we do enables us to run a genuinely client-focussed business, building long term client relationships based on trust and superior service.

17/07/2026

After losing someone close to you even simple tasks can feel overwhelming – and dealing with finances can be hardest.

But you don’t have to tackle everything at once. When you feel ready ask a family member or friend to help you.

There are some practical and legal steps to go through. While these can feel daunting, taking it one step at a time can make things more manageable.

Read more: https://www.wdwealth.co.uk/article/detail/sjpp/managing-finances-in-bereavement

14/07/2026

The famous Peking Duck found itself at the centre of an international row last week, as the EU launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of the bird from China.

The move has been seen as the latest incident in an ongoing tit-for-tat argument between the two blocs, as they begin formal trade negotiations.

One elephant in the room of any conversations between China and the EU will be automobiles. Until recently, China was a key market for German car manufacturers, shipping mainly combustion-engine cars east. However, the rise of Chinese competitors, particularly in electric vehicles (EVs), has rapidly reversed the flow. Squeezed between US tariffs and rapidly improving Chinese models, the German industry has found itself under significant pressure.

Industry giant Volkswagen’s (VW) share price has been on a downward trend since 2021. It was down over 30% year-to-date as of Friday. Profits have also been under pressure for much of this time last week, VW announced a series of drastic measures to make the business more competitive. These could include the loss of 100,000 workers and up to four plant closures in Germany. Such moves would likely have to overcome powerful labour unions, though.

Recently the German government announced a series of significant reforms, including linking pension age to average lifespan, and tighter requirements for sick leave. These were announced in the hope of making Europe’s historic manufacturing powerhouse more competitive.

Whether these interventions will be enough to improve German automobile market share within and outside of the EU is yet to be seen.

Read more: https://www.wdwealth.co.uk/article/detail/sjpp/weekwatch-13-07-2026

10/07/2026

Women own more wealth than at any time in history. Money is being earned, created through entrepreneurship, and inherited by women through wealth transfer at a rapidly growing rate.

But for many women there are still significant barriers to growing their wealth and gaining financial security. This is because they must navigate a financial and economic system designed predominantly by men, which often doesn’t reflect their lives.

However, a quiet revolution is happening. With women holding more wealth in their own right, they are beginning to demand a different approach from financial services providers – and from financial advice. While the pace of change is likely to be slow, a shift is on the horizon.

Read more: https://www.wdwealth.co.uk/article/detail/sjpp/women-and-wealth-a-growing-frontier

08/07/2026

Mid-month, the US and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the aim of reaching a comprehensive settlement within two months. The oil price eased to pre-war levels and inflationary concerns faded, reducing expectations of further rate hikes

Read more https://www.wdwealth.co.uk/article/detail/sjpp/weekwatch-06-07-2026

03/07/2026

A place in a nursing home can cost £1,267 a week or even more1, and anyone with significant assets won’t qualify for state support. As we are all living longer, it is something more of us will need to consider and plan for in later life.

Our guide explores who qualifies for help towards social care and care home costs. It also looks at the complex rules around gifting assets and how this is viewed under the means test for care fees.

Read more: https://www.wdwealth.co.uk/article/detail/sjpp/can-i-gift-assets-to-avoid-paying-care-home-fees

01/07/2026

Global events can have a noticeable impact on markets, but they can also create opportunities to step back and focus on the bigger picture.

Recent weeks have seen headlines dominated by falling oil prices, changing expectations around interest rates and continued market volatility. While these developments can influence investor sentiment in the short term, they also highlight how quickly conditions can change.

Periods of uncertainty are a reminder of the importance of taking a long-term view. Market movements are a natural part of investing, and reacting to short-term news can often distract from longer-term objectives.

The latest updates also reinforce that economic changes rarely affect every sector or region in the same way. Different industries, businesses and countries can respond very differently to the same global events, which is one reason why maintaining a well-balanced approach is often important.

Rather than focusing on daily headlines, it can be worthwhile reviewing your wider financial goals and considering whether your plans still reflect your current circumstances and future ambitions.

Keeping a long-term perspective can help provide confidence, even when markets are experiencing periods of change.

Read more: https://www.wdwealth.co.uk/article/detail/sjpp/weekwatch-29-06-2026

29/06/2026

Vulnerability is common and can happen to anyone and at any time.

It can be triggered by a number of things, but major factors include health, life events, low resilience, or reduced capability.

Advice can help by slowing decisions down, creating clarity and helping to prioritise what really matters.

Nobody likes to think of themselves as being vulnerable, but the reality is that all of us will likely experience periods of vulnerability at some stage in our lives. Vulnerability can be caused by a range of factors, such as physical or mental illness, bereavement, the end of a relationship, or significant financial pressures.

People may move in and out of periods of vulnerability, it may be fluctuating, short term or longer term. But for most people it is a stage of life, rather than a fixed state of being. However, ensuring people have access to the right support at difficult times in their life, is not always straightforward.

As the largest provider of financial advice in the UK, we are committed to ensuring that people have the help and support they need, when they need it and how they need it, particularly at times of vulnerability. We believe that needing support is normal – and that planning is a strength. Being prepared for whatever life may throw at you can help you get through the difficult times.

Read more: https://www.wdwealth.co.uk/article/detail/sjpp/vulnerability-isnt-a-label-its-part-of-life

26/06/2026

Women are earning, creating, inheriting and managing more wealth than ever before. Yet research suggests this is not matched by greater confidence or engagement with long-term financial decisions. This is according to St James’s Place’s Financial Health Report 2026: Women and Wealth, published today, 24 June.1

The report shows while women take the lead with day-to-day household budgeting, they are less confident and engaged than men about managing long-term finances. They’re also less likely to have taken financial advice or have a financial plan, and more likely to be struggling financially.

Despite the many challenges, the research points to reasons for optimism. Among younger women, those aged 18 to 34, more than four in 10 have a financial plan, while higher numbers are investing. This suggests a potentially positive shift.

Read more: https://www.wdwealth.co.uk/article/detail/sjpp/women-and-wealth-report-divide-in-short-and-long-term-financial-focus

24/06/2026

Rise in UK political uncertainty

After weeks of speculation and growing pressure, Keir Starmer announced his resignation as prime minister on 22 June. It comes after just under two years in office and means the UK will soon have its fifth prime minister in as many years. However, the next steps remain unclear. Even in the event of a smooth ‘coronation’ to a successor, the process could take several weeks.

Immediately after the announcement, the UK market took Starmer’s resignation largely in its stride, although the pound weakened in anticipation of his resignation. The FTSE was very marginally down while gilts held steady in the hours after the news was released on Monday morning. However, a big question, not least for markets, will be who becomes the next chancellor if, as expected, Rachel Reeves is moved from her current position.

Hetal Mehta, St. James's Place’s Chief Economist, says: “Given the current situation, policy uncertainty – especially regarding the fiscal stance – could remain elevated for months, i.e, until the next Budget.

“Without cuts to day-to-day spending and welfare, any attempts to boost investment or reduce the real terms spending cuts some government departments are facing, would require tax increases.”

Read more: https://www.wdwealth.co.uk/article/detail/sjpp/weekwatch-22-06-2026

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