Quarter 4 2019 Investment Review…
Market Review Q4 2019 After a positive first three quarters, investors were expecting more challenges in Q4. The geopolitical risks surrounding US-China trade negotiations and the UK election outcome were both firmly on the horizon, both of which had the potential to disrupt the positive momentum.
The Investment Committee
10th January, 2020
It’s been an excellent year at DB Wood on all fronts – here’s a taster of what has been achieved and what you can expect in 2020. We always start with the team. They are the most important part of the business, driving both client outcomes…
Ashley Brooks
20th December, 2019
UK General Election; Riches or Ruin?
You might say the lunatics have taken over the asylum. The pattern of Europe’s elections has seen old elites buffeted and battered by populist movements. In the UK’s case, the extremists have taken charge of the governing parties. The choice at the coming election does not involve the…
Ashley Brooks
6th December, 2019
As we progress through the early stages of our working lives, our focus is on savings or the ‘accumulation’ of money, things and experiences. In retirement our relationship with money changes as we switch from accumulation to decumulation. The importance of effective decumulation is growing as clients are, on…
Ashley Brooks
22nd November, 2019
“It may be good to hold some of that cash back Edward. If Corbyn gets in, the markets will crash” said a pretentious, assured gentleman in the row behind me. It was pre-show at the Palladium Theatre, London. Most were either squeezing into their seats, flicking through programmes or crunching…
Alex Chappell
1st November, 2019
Investment Review Quarter 3 2019
Market Review After a strong first half of the year, we doubted whether investment markets could continue their upward trajectory across the summer months. Resolutions to issues such as trade uncertainty and Brexit would be needed, both of which end this quarter pretty much where they…
Ashley Brooks
4th October, 2019
The world of financial planning is fascinating. We are privileged to be directly involved with client’s objectives, hopes, and fears. However, as the world we live in continues to evolve, we must remain open to new ideas. We see change not just across institutions and cultures, but also through improving…
Ashley Brooks
27th September, 2019
I know what you’re thinking. It’s that time of year again. Summer is coming to an end; the kids are back at school… and DB Wood are taking part in another charity event. Usually at this point in the year we would be taking it in twos, pedalling…
DB Wood Team
13th September, 2019
What to do in the next recession…
If you have a few hours spare and are partial to a decent film, I would highly recommend watching “The Big Short”. A word of warning though, you are unlikely to come out the other side more positive than you went in. It follows the stories of a…
Alex Chappell
30th August, 2019
An Intern’s View – An 8 Week Insight
Many people will know Friday 30th August as the final day of the notorious school summer holidays. Unfortunately it also signals the end of my 8-week summer internship, where I have quickly been transitioned into the weird and wonderful world of financial planning – challenging, engaging and enjoyable are the…
Nick
16th August, 2019
