Welcome to our latest edition. As the cost of living continues to soar, with inflation reaching a 40-year high, the impact on household finances is taking its toll. But it is essential to try to maintain a savings habit even in the current climate. On page 10 we look at the impact breaks in pension contributions could mean to savers by missing out on thousands of pounds in future that will mean less income during retirement.

Around half of UK adults (51%) have or know someone who has received a suspicious communication in the last 12 months, according to new research. Most of these cases can be described as ‘phishing scams’ (51%), when a fraudster attempts to imitate a legitimate company or person to secure important information from the victim. On page 11 we provide 10 tips to help avoid financial scams.

Over the past few decades, there has been a growing interest and awareness in investing in companies that take into account environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors. This type of investing – also known as sustainable, responsible or impact investing – aims to generate both financial returns and positive social and environmental impacts. Turn to page 15 to read about the origins of ESG investing dating back to the 1960s.

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It all starts with a financial plan, to help bring your goals to life
We’ll work together to develop wealth-building strategies that focus on what’s important to you, your needs and those of your loved ones. We’ll guide you through the complexities of building your wealth to help ensure the decisions you make today won’t compromise your vision for the future. We hope you enjoy reading this issue.