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Read the latest insights from specialists in our Chief Investment Office

In our investment market updates hub, you can find our latest views on global financial markets.

With the combined expertise of over 80 investment personnel supporting them, specialists from our Chief Investment Office provide thorough and insightful commentary on financial market news, from the global economy to local market movements.

Through our market update webinars, quarterly outlook commentary and specialist topical insights, our experts outline current financial trends and the potential implications for investors. You can read our latest thoughts in our Investment Outlook December 2024.

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Our Co-Chief Investment Officers bring complementary specialisms to their roles. 

 

Thomas Becket

Thomas Becket

Co-Chief Investment Officer

Thomas, who joined us when CGWM acquired Punter Southall Wealth, brings a new energy to the role alongside expertise in fixed income and alternatives, with a focus on model portfolios.

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Richard Champion

Richard Champion

Co-Chief Investment Officer

Richard has a breadth of investment experience, specifically in equities, alongside a thorough understanding of tailored  portfolios.

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Our latest Investment Outlook

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Latest Investment Outlook

Read our latest investment outlook, where we review the first quarter of 2025 and the evolving economic and geo-political landscape.

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Read our other recent insights

Spring market update: Navigating volatility and finding opportunity
16 April 2025 in Latest market updates, On-demand events

In our Spring market update webinar, Tom and Richard broke down today’s complex economic environment into four key themes, providing valuable insights for navigating what they describe as ‘Trump’s world’ of shifting global dynamics, persistent volatility and rising geopolitical risk.

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Our investment outlook for April 2025
7 April 2025 in Investing, Latest market updates

In our latest investment outlook, we review the first quarter of 2025 and the evolving economic and geo-political landscape.

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The case for getting into the ring with UK equities
7 April 2025 in Investing, Latest market updates

Why holding UK equities in a portfolio can still provide returns.

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State of UK equities: time to back British again?
20 January 2025 in Investing, Latest market updates

With a new prime minister and government, the UK has been in the spotlight the past couple of months. How does it stack up from an investment perspective?

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Winter webinar: When will 2025 begin to warm up?
15 January 2025 in Investing, Latest market updates, On-demand events

In our latest webinar, Co-Chief Investment Officers Richard Champion and Tom Becket discuss the predictable nature of 2024 investment markets, while highlighting increased volatility and uncertainty in 2025.

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The smart investor’s guide to the economic cycle
10 December 2024 in Investing, Latest market updates

Discover the different phases of the economic cycle and how we invest our portfolios to achieve the best returns.

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