INSIGHTS
Summary Q3 2026
In January, we titled our outlook “A Year for Prudent Optimism”, expecting portfolios to make steady progress. Optimism was grounded in robust investment in US
Markets Outlook Q3 2026
Half time chat. As the whistle blows for half-time in 2026, we head back to the dressing room for a slice of orange and a
The Dutch ritual of “dusking” and 3 other ways to disconnect
Back in February 2026, the UK held its first “dusking” event as part of the annual Dark Skies Festival, which runs throughout the year. According
What do rising oil prices mean for you?
The Iran War has dominated news headlines in recent months. Alongside the unimaginable human cost, the conflict has impacted global trade, caused stock market fluctuations,
Why it’s never too early to start planning for tax year end
The end of the tax year is a busy time for advisers and planners, and for high net worth individuals (HNWIs) too. High levels of
What April’s changes to Agricultural and Business Relief mean for your high net worth individual estate and succession planning
Changes to Agricultural Relief (AR) and Business Relief (BR), first announced in the 2024 Autumn Budget, are now in effect. The measures place a cap
Intergenerational planning and the need for advice among young high earners
FTAdviser reports that 1,000 taxpayers under the age of 30 earned more than £1 million in 2024/25. These young high earners took home more than
Why a quiet change to benefits in kind could lower your take-home pay as an HNWI
From April 2027, the payrolling of benefits in kind will become mandatory. On paper, this is a simple change in process – a simplification and
Welcome to the Summer 2026 Edition of The Wire
UK summertime began early this year as the Met Office recorded our highest May temperatures on record. While the geopolitical temperature remains high, there are
Markets Outlook Q2 2026
A Narrower Path We began this year with an Investment Strategy titled “A Year for Prudent Optimism”. At the time, our view was that portfolios could
Summary Q2 2026
In the last strategy our view was portfolios could continue to make steady progress, supported by ongoing investment in areas such as technology, particularly in
Winners of Best Financial Adviser 2026 – Southeast Region by Citywire New Model Adviser
We’re delighted to announce that HFMC Wealth have been recognised by the Citywire New Model Adviser Awards 2026, winning the Southeast Regional Best Adviser Award!
