The false promise of private credit

The opaque private credit sector is getting some overdue attention after a US insurance empire came under scrutiny, says Bruce Packard

British schools are a success story – why are we doing so well?

British schools are among the best in the world when it comes to the educational skills of our 15-year-olds. England comes out particularly well. How did it all go so right?

How to invest in advertising as the sector enters a new age

Businesses have been advertising their wares for millennia. Now, AI presents a new opportunity to invest in advertising. Here's what to buy

Axa shares are going cheap – should you buy?

After ten years of restructuring, global insurer Axa is now primed for growth, and the shares look like a bargain

'There is light at the end of the tunnel for investment trusts'

After a challenging few years, the outlook for investment trusts is improving, says Annabel Brodie-Smith.

14 years of the MoneyWeek investment trust portfolio – what we have learned so far

MoneyWeek’s model portfolio offers plenty of insights into how to use investment trusts and the benefits of not tinkering too much, says Rupert Hargreaves.

Review: Mandarin Oriental Mayfair is a luxury hotel for everyday life

Mandarin Oriental Mayfair feels very much like a sanctuary and a home away from home. Its signature fan was late fashion designer Vivienne Westwood's final project – and you'll see why it's extra...

8 of the best houses for sale with libraries

The best houses for sale with libraries – from a country estate with views across the Bristol Channel to a one-bed flat in a Chelsea mansion block.

Why investment trusts are a solid basis for building wealth

Understanding the mechanics of investment trusts is crucial for long-term investors.

“Gold on crack”: why silver is set to soar

The next leg of silver's bull market is in the offing, says ByteTree's Charlie Morris

10 ways to cut your capital gains tax bill

Capital gains tax can eat into your profits – and reductions to the tax-free allowance in recent years have left investors more at risk of the levy.

Revolut rolls out facial recognition checkouts

Revolut customers will soon be able to start paying for things like coffee and food with just facial recognition, as it becomes the first bank in the UK to roll out biometric payments at the checko...

How many funds should you hold?

Does a higher number of funds in your portfolio improve its diversification, or is there a limit to how many funds you should hold?

Why can’t you leave your pension in a will?

You can leave your private pension wealth to your loved ones after you die, but you can’t put it in your will. We look at how to pass on your pension.

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