In this article, Kydd Boyle, Strategic Partnerships at Bedrock, shares his key takeaways from the Nexus European Summit. Highlighting the impactful discussions on social change and how families can cultivate their values and purpose to drive meaningful transformation beyond financial wealth.
This month, we discuss the return to Big Tech outperformance, the outlook for fixed income, and what a Trump victory might look like for investors.
Renewable energy stocks have faced recent setbacks from rising interest rates and other challenges, yet the energy transition continues. In this article, Tom Bayes from Bedrock’s Research team delves into the economic, political, and technological forces driving sector growth, sharing insights from a Q&A with Guinness Global Investors.
This month’s news round-up looks at a positive few weeks for UK real estate, with strong activity across the office, retail and logistics sectors, while continued rental rises offer more encouragement for investors.
Steady, if not speedy, disinflation has allowed monetary easing to begin in Europe, and, latterly, in the US, as well as in many large emerging markets. As a base case, we expect this process to continue. But upside surprises for inflation and rates are a distinct possibility. Wars in the Middle East and Ukraine perpetually threaten to disrupt energy and food supplies; China has opened the floodgates to more policy stimulus; and the US election may well carry Donald Trump back into office on the promise of more tax cuts and trade protectionism. Meanwhile, markets are pricing in a goldilocks ‘soft landing’ scenario for the global economy, reflected in razor-thin credit spreads and toppy equity multiples on cycle-high earnings. Downside risks for traditional asset prices are elevated, with gold and alternatives obvious redoubts for investors. But the rosy market consensus may yet prove right.
When it comes to Family Ownership, there are certain beliefs that are echoed throughout this delicate ecosystem with little to no foundation. In this article we break these myths down and offer fresh perspectives on topics like governance, generational involvement, and the implications of selling a family-owned business.
In this article, Maria Villax, Head of Family Strategy & Governance at Bedrock, introduces family charters – a critical tool in maintaining effective governance and a lasting legacy for family wealth.
