by Abacus | Feb 14, 2024 | News
When it comes to investing, the S&P 500 – a stock market index which tracks the performance of the 500 largest companies listed in the US – is arguably the most famous index in the world. With US media dominating our news feeds, and many of the household...
by Abacus | Jan 24, 2024 | News
War and conflicts certainly bring tension. Even if you’re sat safe, thousands of miles away, they will dominate news headlines and many of our day-to-day conversations. The tone of these conversations and the nature of war inevitably lead to higher anxiety levels...
by Abacus | Dec 1, 2023 | News
The UK’s 2023 Autumn Statement has unveiled a roadmap that will shape the economic landscape for the coming months. At Abacus, we are a UK-centric firm with a large client base of British nationals who will be impacted – to varying degrees – by tax and...
by Abacus | Nov 9, 2023 | News
Stock markets are an incredible tool for wealth building. However, they also have a slightly uncomfortable characteristic, which is unfortunately inherent – volatility. Market volatility simply refers to the unpredictable short-term fluctuations of assets prices – or...
by Abacus | Sep 28, 2023 | News
When it comes to financial planning, we often hear about strategies like investing, retirement planning, and tax optimisation. While these are indeed essential components of any comprehensive financial plan, there is another powerful tool that is often overlooked but...