On Tuesday 23 November, Kensington Mortgages launched a fixed term mortgage of up to 40 years. With all the chatter about mortgage rates set to rise over the next few years, you can see the attraction of longer-term fixed rate mortgages – but 40 years? In fact, the 40-year fixed term is the headline that … Continue reading “40 Year Fixed Rate Mortgage – Good Idea or Marketing Stunt?”
It seems appropriate on the final day of COP26 in Glasgow to review what impact the two week Conference of the Parties (COP) might have on the world of finance. To which there are probably two answers. The first is that fund managers are already looking at sustainability as part of their investment strategy well … Continue reading “COP26 and Finance”
The recent news and forecasts coming from the banks and the treasury suggest that we are about to see the end of the very low cost of borrowing. Already this week HSBC, NatWest and Barclays have raised their rates on fixed-rate deals following similar moves by Halifax, Nationwide and Santander. And markets are betting on … Continue reading “Do the recent financial forecasts signal the end to low-cost mortgage deals?”
One of our favourite fund managers, the Geneva based Pictet have been at the forefront of sustainable investing for many years. And in partnership with Mega they explore the Megatrends are a discrete group of powerful social, demographic, environmental and technological forces that are reshaping our world. The purpose is to provide insights into the … Continue reading “Following the Megatrends”
Following from our last post about ESG and sustainability we were intrigued by an article all about Hydrogen by one of investment partners, Waverton. In the article, the author argues that while Hydrogen has been heralded as a climate change saviour for a number of years, there is increasing evidence suggesting that this now becoming … Continue reading “Is Hydrogen the next Big Thing?”
Jeff Lewis, director of Edinburgh based IFA RobMac, continues with his regular insights and observations of the markets as the major economies look to life beyond COVID and returning to normal. The US economy There is strong employment data out of the US with almost 1 million new jobs, a fall in unemployment, higher … Continue reading “Quick Update from Jeff Lewis”
Jeff Lewis continues with his much anticipated series of commentaries on the economy. The UK is set to abolish almost all of its Covid restrictions even as new cases soar – how might this end? The US Federal Reserve Chair addresses Congress in a week that sees key US inflation data, the European Central … Continue reading “What do lifting of restrictions in the UK mean for the economy?”
With only 4 weeks until James Armour plans to run, cycle and swim non-stop the length of the Outer Hebrides to raise funds for the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, RobMac as one of his sponsors thought it would be a good time to catch up with him. “So how are your preparations going … Continue reading “The Selkie Race – 4 weeks to go”
RobMac are delighted to once again feature as one of the top financial advisers in Scotland. Citywire and Pimco have collaborated to produce a regional shortlist of 20 advisers across all regions. They have concluded that financial advisers have faced the challenge head on, innovating to meet the needs of clients today and shaping their … Continue reading “Third year in a row for RobMac to feature in the Citywire Pimco Regional Survey of top financial advisers”
Jeff Lewis, director at RobMac continues his series of updates on the economy and the factors affecting it. The virus There certainly has been good news here. New cases continue to decline in the US despite a significant relaxation in restrictions – never mind the data on mobility, just look at the crowds who watched … Continue reading “Economy Update – the virus, UK growth & inflation”
