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Normal minimum pension age to increase from 55 to 57, from April 2028

Jeannie Boyle, 2nd August 2021

Measure is part of a wider government agenda to prevent the proportion of people’s lives…

NS&I’s new Green Savings Bonds – details revealed

Jeannie Boyle, 26th July 2021

NS&I has revealed its Green Savings Bonds, due to launch later this year, will be…

June Investment Update

Kasim Zafar, 16th July 2021

The central story in June continues to be US inflation.

Countdown to COP26

Louisiana Salge, 14th July 2021

During the first two weeks of November later this year, the UK will host in…

Market View Q2 2021

Kasim Zafar, 12th July 2021

This document presents a summary of our investment views. It explains our latest thinking on…

Euro 2020 | England end 55-year long wait for final berth

Tertius Bonnin, 9th July 2021

A lot's changed during those 55 years of hurt.

The EQ Foundation – annual review 2020/21

John Spiers, 2nd July 2021

We are delighted to share with you The EQ Foundation Annual Review 2020/21 with details…

What does net zero emissions mean for big oil?

Louisiana Salge, 1st July 2021

Growing pressure on international oil and gas companies to set short-, medium- and long-term targets…

Summer newsletter

EQ Investors, 24th June 2021

Welcome to the summer edition of our newsletter, with our latest news and views.

Impactful ways to offset carbon footprint

John Spiers, 15th June 2021

As the G7 summit in Cornwall reminds us of the enormous challenge of climate change,…

EQ Investors joins the Better Business Act coalition

Sophie Kennedy, 14th June 2021

The Better Business Act (BBA) is a B Lab UK-led campaign to change the law…

Positive Impact Portfolios: Q2 update

Louisiana Salge, 12th May 2021

Our quarterly updates features three examples of companies (and funds) that are making a positive…

Webinar: Planning for retirement

Katharine Lindley, 6th May 2021

Recorded on 5 May 2021, this webinar outlines the benefits of planning ahead for your…

Weekly market recap: Europe’s double dip

Tertius Bonnin, 30th April 2021

Woeful economic data in Europe has lead the continent into a double-dip recession.

Weekly market recap: Earth Day

Tertius Bonnin, 24th April 2021

As the US returns to the world stage on climate change policy will be supportive…

Earth Day 2021

Louisiana Salge, 22nd April 2021

Today is Earth Day – a day that has been used for over 50 years…

Weekly market recap: Back to black

Tertius Bonnin, 16th April 2021

Following a sharp fall last year, prospects for UK equities are starting to improve.

Weekly market recap: Great Expectations

Tertius Bonnin, 12th April 2021

While advanced economies are set to rebound, the rest of the world risks bleak prospects

Weekly market recap: Delivery gone cold?

Tertius Bonnin, 26th March 2021

Deliveroo’s blockbuster IPO is being shunned by investors increasingly focusing on ESG

The investment case for Bitcoin

Andrew Rees, 26th March 2021

Digital currency's risks outweigh the benefits.

EQ Investors announces new CEOs

Ben Faulkner, 24th March 2021

Former CEO, John Spiers to become Non-Executive Chair following internal promotions.

Weekly market recap: vaccine wars

Tertius Bonnin, 22nd March 2021

As some regions fall behind in their vaccine roll-outs, the world begins to face the…

How are your investments actually performing?

Kasim Zafar, 18th March 2021

Reopening rotation trades outweigh inflation fears.

Lockdown reflections: I tried to be the karaoke king

John Spiers, 17th March 2021

In his second piece looking back on his career, EQ Founder John Spiers recalls his…

Double award success for EQ Investors team

Ben Faulkner, 15th March 2021

Two different industry awards within the space of one week.

Weekly market recap: Year of the SPAC

Tertius Bonnin, 12th March 2021

An explosion of SPAC listings in the US poses a major challenge for European exchanges…

Webinar: Going green with your ISA

Jeannie Boyle, 11th March 2021

Recorded on 10 March 2021, this webinar outlines how investing sustainably can make an impact…

Market View Q1 2021

Kasim Zafar, 9th March 2021

This document presents a summary of our investment views. It explains our latest thinking on…

Weekly market recap: Growth shows some value

Tertius Bonnin, 5th March 2021

Economically sensitive stocks have been playing catch up in recent weeks

Budget 2021: Chancellor navigates fragile public finances

Katharine Lindley, 3rd March 2021

Rise in corporation tax and freeze on personal tax thresholds.

Greening your investments with a Good Egg

Lori Campbell, 2nd March 2021

Guest post from Lori Campbell, Editor of Good with Money.

Happy B Corp Month!

Ben Faulkner, 1st March 2021

Each March, we join the global community of almost 4,000 Certified B Corporations in an…

Weekly market recap: Tiny tantrum

Tertius Bonnin, 26th February 2021

Fallout from rising government bond yields has blown into equity markets in recent weeks.

Will capital gains tax rates increase in 2021?

Angus Branfield, 24th February 2021

Experts have been predicting for some time that capital gains tax (CGT) is vulnerable to…

EQ Investors backs new London-listed impact investment trust

Daniel Bland, 22nd February 2021

First-of-its-kind investment trust aims to deliver positive social impact in the UK as well as…

Weekly market recap: Inflating expectations

Tertius Bonnin, 21st February 2021

Huge fiscal stimulus package in the US has sparked debate from all sides around the…