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From April 2027, unused pension funds may be subject to inheritance tax. Explore payment options and practical estate-planning steps for beneficiaries.
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As geopolitical tensions threaten key maritime chokepoints, an equally consequential shift is unfolding behind the scenes: companies are redesigning global supply chains for resilience rather than efficiency.
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While the world’s largest technology companies compete to build the next generation of AI, an equally important contest is unfolding behind the scenes: securing the vast amounts of capital needed to fund this expansion.
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As we reach the halfway point of 2026, we are pleased to share a selection of our most popular Insights articles from the year so far.
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How do sustainability-linked bonds work, and what happens when issuers miss their targets?
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Discover how our sustainable investment approach focuses on healthier societies and why healthy, financially secure societies matter for long-term investing.
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Global equities rallied in Q2 as AI-driven earnings growth offset geopolitical tensions, while oil fell and central banks diverged on inflation risks.
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Learn more about market classifications and why these distinctions matter to investors and the wider economy in our latest finance decoded series.
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Water stress now affects around half of the world’s population each year. Discover why water is becoming a key investment theme.
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Ten years after Brexit, the UK faces slower growth and higher trade frictions but retains strength in financial services, with regulatory flexibility offering new opportunities in AI and innovation.

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