Auto-enrolment update from NW Brown
2017 has taken auto-enrolment into the next phase of changes: the re-enrolment obligations for medium-sized employers who staged back in 2014, the requirement for new employers to have a scheme in place and start contributions for new employees in October 2017, and in April 2018 the first increase to the minimum level of pension contributions is due.
Cambridge Index marginally declines
The Cambridge Index slightly fell by 8.3 points to close at 25,109.9, as gains in Johnson Matthey were outpaced by losses in DS Smith and Abcam.
NW Brown publishes September Market Review
This edition of NW Brown's Market Review considers whether markets will continue to climb a “wall of worry”.
Points of View: Insurance
This week Alastair Macdougall of NW Brown looks at the unfolding 2017 hurricane season and the effects that Harvey, Irma and Maria could have on the US economy and the broader insurance sector.
Stocks in Focus: Shell
This week James Ross-Russell of NW Brown focuses on Royal Dutch Shell.
Stocks in Focus: Kier Group
This week Laura Davies of NW Brown looks at property, residential, construction and services firm Kier Group, which announced preliminary full year results last week.
Cambridge Index surges 7.6%
The Cambridge Index jumped 7.6% or 1,778.8 points and broke 25,000 for the first time, as the index heavyweight Johnson Matthey soared after revealing its future investment plans.
Stocks in Focus: Dunelm
This week Neil Trickett of NW Brown looks at national homeware store Dunelm.
Cambridge Index drops 2.7%
The Cambridge Index fell 2.7% or 654.4 points to settle at 23,519.1, as seven of the top ten Index heavyweights posted weekly losses to their share prices.
Stocks in Focus: Herald Investment Trust
This week Danielle Gibson of NW Brown focuses on Herald Investment Trust.
Cambridge Index jumps 1.4%
The Cambridge Index rose 1.4% or 329.6 points to finish at 24,173.5, as Index heavyweights such as Johnson Matthey and AVEVA Group recorded weekly gains to their share prices.
Stocks in Focus: Templeton Emerging Markets
This week Harry Scargill of NW Brown looks at Templeton Emerging Markets.
NW Brown offers advice on school fees planning
This week William Lynne of NW Brown looks at school fees planning.
Cambridge Index climbs 1.2%
The Cambridge Index advanced 1.2% or 286.6 points to finish at 23,699.4, as the top four Index heavyweights posted weekly gains to their share prices.
Cambridge Index drops 2.4%
The Cambridge Index declined 2.4% or 577.1 points to settle at 23,415.4, as the top six Index heavyweights recorded weekly losses to their share prices.
Stocks in Focus: HSBC
This week Colin Manktelow of NW Brown looks at HSBC, one of the world’s largest banks, which delivered promising half year results at the end of last month.
Stocks in Focus: Alliance Trust
This week Alastair Macdougall of NW Brown looks at Alliance Trust.
Cambridge Index drops 1.2%
The Cambridge Index fell 1.2% or 298.3 points to finish at 23,675.3, as the top three Index heavyweights, Johnson Matthey, DS Smith and Greene King recorded weekly losses to their share prices.
Cambridge Index climbs 2.2%
The Cambridge Index jumped 2.2% or 505.2 points to finish at 23,973.6, as six of the top ten Index heavyweights posted weekly gains to their share prices.
Cambridge Index jumps 1.8%
The Cambridge Index advanced 1.8% or 417.5 points to settle at 23,389.9, as six of the top ten Index heavyweights posted weekly gains to their share prices.
June 2017 NW Brown Market Review
This edition of the NW Brown Market Review discusses another surprising election result.
NW Brown holds summer reception at St John’s College
At NW Brown’s summer reception at St John’s College, its new Chief Executive, Oliver Phillips, said that in a world of instability and uncertainty the company sees its role as bringing clarity and peace of mind to its clients.
Stocks in Focus: Monks Investment Trust
This week Harry Scargill of NW Brown looks at Monks Investment Trust, which aims to achieve long-term capital growth from a global equity portfolio.
New appointments and a fresh new look at NW Brown
NW Brown is delighted to announce the appointment of Oliver Phillips as Chief Executive.
Points of View: Interest rates
This week Oliver Phillips of NW Brown focuses on interest rates.