INSIGHTS

Summary Q2 2025
‘Unsettled’ seems like an apt choice of word to describe 2025. Unsettled markets were duly unsettled by unsettling policy from a US administration determined to

Markets Outlook Q2 2025
Unsettled That the year has started off on the wrong foot might well be an understatement. If anything, it’s stumbled out of the gates, tripped

Q1 2025 – Gold: On the move
Humankind have been attracted to gold for millennia. Most obviously in jewellery form as a sign of wealth and status, but also as an investment

Make America Great Again, Again, and Again?
After years of the market being led by US mega-cap companies, such as Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia and Tesla, and a steady procession of articles fating

HFMC Wealth is proud to be recognised as a STEP Platinum Employer! 🏆🎉
This accreditation isn’t just an achievement—it’s a testament to our dedication to excellence in wealth, trust, and estate planning. The STEP Employer Partner Programme is

Your Spring Statement update – the key news from the chancellor’s speech
After Rachel Reeves’ impactful first Budget in autumn 2024, you might have been concerned about the announcements that would be included in her Spring Statement

HFMC Wealth: A Best Financial Adviser to Work For in 2025
Award-Winning Excellence: What It Means for You At HFMC Wealth, we believe that exceptional financial advice starts with an exceptional team. That’s why we’re proud

Welcome to the Spring Edition of The Wire
It’s that time of year again when we emerge from winter with renewed hope and look more forcefully to the months ahead. As I write

3 important reasons why advice is vital during a HNW divorce
The former Hollywood super couple, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, filed for divorce back in 2016. Citing “irreconcilable differences”, the couple – often dubbed “Brangelina”

7 important financial lessons for your HENRY children
The term “HENRY” was coined by American journalist Shawn Tully back in 2003, to categorise a High Earner, Not Rich Yet. It’s a designation that

Why balancing fitness and financial advice might be the secret to success
In 2024, IFA Magazine reported high net worth individuals (HNWI) were more likely to have taken up yoga, employed a personal trainer or turned to

How to manage complex life insurance and estate planning as a HNWI
The Treasury’s Inheritance Tax (IHT) receipts are rising, with MoneyAge confirming that HMRC collected £6.3 billion between April and December 2024, an increase of £600