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Stock market and economic commentary May 2022

“Down cycles are not fun. But they form the basis for enormous future profitability.”  – Steven A. Schwarzman. American billionaire businessman and philanthropist and Chairman of The Blackstone Group, a global private equity firm. Ukraine The war in Ukraine grinds on with tragedy around every corner but Russia is finding the going far more challenging than […]

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Clarion Investment Diary – May 2022

This article provides a brief overview of the topics discussed in the recent investment committee meeting (11th May 2022) and the decisions made following those discussions. Economic commentary and market outlook The following notes summarise the main points discussed by the Investment Committee. The Clarion Investment Committee met on Wednesday 11th May with thoughts dominated by […]

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Meet the Clarion Family: Jebun Kazi

Meet Jebun Kazi, an Associate Financial Planner with Clarion Wealth Planning, who joined us at the beginning of 2022. Here, we find out how she took her first steps into financial planning, who has inspired her in life and what she thinks makes Clarion unique…   What is your role at Clarion? Associate Financial Planner […]

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Clarion Investment Diary – April 2022

This article provides a brief overview of the topics discussed in the recent investment committee meeting (7th April 2022) and the decisions made following those discussions. Economic commentary and market outlook The following notes summarise the main points discussed by the Investment Committee. China is experiencing its worst COVID outbreak since the first wave in […]

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Stock market and economic commentary April 2022

“In many ways, the stock market is like the weather in that if you don’t like the current conditions, all you have to do is wait a while.”  Louis A Simpson, CEO and President of US Government Employees Insurance Company and close friend, confidante and adviser to Warren Buffett of Berkshire Hathaway.   Ukraine-Russia Conflict […]

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Style and substance: why our conduct matters to clients

At Clarion, the manner in which we conduct our business matters. It goes without saying that, as financial planners, earning clients’ trust is paramount. Time and again, our clients tell us they are struck by our uniquely high standards and personalised approach to client care. Retired businessman Ray Briggs and his wife have been Clarion […]

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Go with the flow: how cashflow modelling can bring peace of mind 

Chartered Financial Planner Ella Davies explains how our cashflow modelling can help clients with complex finances visualise their financial future with confidence to fulfil their lifetime goals.  As a business owner, it is common to have complicated finances, particularly if your business has been running for some years and your personal finances are intertwined.   We find […]

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Clarion Investment Diary – March 2022

This article provides a brief overview of the topics discussed in the recent investment committee meeting (10th March 2022) and the decisions made following those discussions. Economic commentary and market outlook The following notes summarise the main points discussed by the Investment Committee. Since the full-scale military attack on Ukraine, launched by Russia on Thursday 24th […]

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How to ride the emotional rollercoaster of a business exit

Stephen Frazer is the founder partner of corporate financial consultants Frazer Hall. He has worked in mergers and acquisitions for 20 years, personally completing more than 100 buy or sell transactions. In this guest blog, he shares his expert analysis of the emotional rollercoaster that is selling a business, how different personalities respond to the pressure […]

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