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This week in markets, from the team behind PruFund
Stay up to date with the latest market movements. M&G’s weekly market commentary from the Life Investment Office covers the key developments shaping markets, giving you timely insight to support informed client conversations.
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Gilt yields at 15-year highs – what it means for clients
With 30-year gilt yields around 5.8% – levels rarely seen in the past fifteen years – insurers can support annuity terms that have been unavailable for a generation. This article explores what’s driving elevated yields, why they could stay there, and what it means for clients seeking certainty over timing the market.
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COMMENTARY: BoE interest rate
Commenting on the interest rate decision from the Bank of England today, William Marshall, Chief Investment Officer, Hymans Robertson Investment Services (HRIS) says: “Despite inflation accelerating again over the past couple of months, and reaching 3.1% in August, the Monetary Policy Committee’s decision to hold today makes sense. Given recent increases in oil and gas […]
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Career Development Week
The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), the UK’s leading professional body and educational charity for financial services, is helping financial services professionals at every stage of their career future-proof their prospects through its Career Development Week, taking place from 21 to 25 September. Delivered in partnership with PH Career Services, the new week-long programme combines […]
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The Sharpe End podcast: Faulty Towers
Government bond yields are rising across several major economies, prompting fresh debate among the team about inflation, growth and the path for interest rates. They then turn to the telecom sector, where new technology and competition are shaking up an historically sleepy and ‘defensive’ corner of the market. Finally, this month’s stock spotlight is HDFC […]
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IFA DNA 2026: How advice is evolving
The IFA DNA research programme explores the opportunities, challenges and trends shaping the financial advice profession. Our latest reports examine how the adviser role is evolving to meet increasingly complex client needs, alongside the growing impact of AI on advice businesses and the way they serve clients. The adviser’s expanding role Today’s financial adviser is […]
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Last chance to join: The four L's of "retired" life
Don’t miss your opportunity to earn 90 minutes of CII Structured CPD. Thursday 17 September – 10.00am – 11.30am When it comes to delivering retirement outcomes, a simple way of looking at income is the four L’s – Living, Lifestyle, Luxury and Legacy. Join us for a session with Les Cameron, Head of Technical at […]
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AI is everywhere – but it isn't replacing advice
74% of investors are using or considering AI tools – yet 96% of advised clients still value ongoing human advice. M&G’s latest Investor Compass article explores why, as information becomes abundant, the real value of advice lies in interpretation, judgement, and reassurance. As information becomes abundant, the value of advice increasingly lies in interpretation, judgement […]
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When the lines blur: private credit in a public world
The distinctions between banks, insurers, asset managers and public and private markets are becoming increasingly blurred. Rathbones Fixed Income Assistant Fund Manager Christie Goncalves explores this convergence and what it means for credit investors seeking to identify risk before markets do. Before I went on maternity leave last year, everyone wanted a piece of private […]
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The new shape of European growth
Greek loans, Polish denim, German cookers: the new shape of European growth Key points Capital at risk. Find out more
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Missed the PruFund Power Hour? Catch up on demand
Watch the latest 60-minute session anytime. M&G’s experts explore what today’s markets mean for your clients – covering market concentration risk, retirement suitability, behavioural finance and the latest PruFund performance and EGRs, with practical takeaways for client conversations. This 60-minute session explored what today’s market conditions meant for clients and provided practical strategies to help […]
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Earn 90 minutes of CII Structured CPD: The four L's of "retired" life
Living, Lifestyle, Luxury, Legacy. Join M&G’s Les Cameron on Thursday 17 September (10:00–11:30) for practical insight on guaranteed income in retirement – helping you have confident client conversations on managing risk, tax treatment and intergenerational wealth. Secure your 90 minutes of CII Structured CPD. When it comes to delivering retirement outcomes, a simple way of […]
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