Key Wealth Management

Positioning portfolios in a protectionist world
https://key-wealth.com/2025/05/06/positioning-portfolios-in-a-protectionist-world/
US Vice President JD Vance spelled it out in Munich – “there is a new sheriff in town” – and that sheriff’s policies are already having far-reaching consequences. While dealing with geopolitical uncertainties is clearly nothing new for long-term investors, Trump’s re-election has once again vividly highlighted the need for a sound investment approach based on careful planning and positioning of assets.

| Positioning portfolios in a protectionist world US Vice President JD Vance spelled it out in Munich – “there is a new sheriff in town” – and that sheriff’s policies are already having far-reaching consequences. While dealing with geopolitical uncertainties is clearly nothing new for long-term investors, Trump’s re-election has once ag...

https://key-wealth.com/2025/05/06/money-in-the-news-9/

| Money – In the news Some 728,000 people who have recently turned 18 have not claimed their Child Trust Fund, figures1 show, with the total value of unclaimed money amounting to £1.4bn. Many eligible young people do not know that their account exists, campaigners say. MPs are urging more action from HMRC to inform pote...

Spring tips for UK homebuyers
https://key-wealth.com/2025/04/15/spring-tips-for-uk-homebuyers/
Spring typically offers an uptick in listings, with 70% of homes listed in February and March completing quickly .Buyers have benefited from stable mortgage rates and a wider selection of homes to offer on. Early preparation is crucial for making informed and successful decisions in a competitive market .
As spring gets under way, the UK property market is looking refreshed. Rightmove reports the average asking price rose by 1.7% (£5,992) to £366,189 in January 2025, the best start to the year since 2020. This suggests both buyers and sellers are optimistic about the property market this year.

Investment megatrends for 2025 and beyond
https://key-wealth.com/2025/04/29/investment-megatrends-for-2025-and-beyond/
Investing megatrends are powerful, long-term shifts expected to reshape industries, economies and investment markets on a global scale. These aren’t just passing trends, they’re already changing the way we live and work, influencing how businesses operate and where investors put their money.

| Investment megatrends for 2025 and beyond Investing megatrends are powerful, long-term shifts expected to reshape industries, economies and investment markets on a global scale. These aren’t just passing trends, they’re already changing the way we live and work, influencing how businesses operate and where investors put their money. 

Your pension and IHT
https://key-wealth.com/2025/04/23/your-pension-and-iht/
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced plans to include unused pension funds and death benefits within the value of estates for IHT purposes, during the Autumn Budget 2024. Under the proposals, pension administrators will report and pay IHT directly to HMRC.

| Your pension and IHT Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced plans to include unused pension funds and death benefits within the value of estates for IHT purposes, during the Autumn Budget 2024. Under the proposals, pension administrators will report and pay IHT directly to HMRC. 

Stamp Duty changes – tune in
https://key-wealth.com/2025/04/23/stamp-duty-changes-tune-in/

From 1 April 2025, Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) rates revert to the thresholds prevailing before temporary increases were put in place in September 2022. What will it mean for homebuyers?