On 19 June 1995, the London Stock Exchange (LSE) quietly launched the Alternative Investment Market (AIM), replacing the previous Unlisted Securities Market that had been in operation since 1980. The… Read more June AiM Market Musings from Stephen English, Investment Director
12th June 2025
While the British ISA idea was canned last year, the government continues to look at changes to ISAs which could improve returns for savers by channelling investment into productive assets,… Read more May AiM Market Musings from Stephen English, Investment Director
3rd May 2025
The first quarter was volatile as angst over President Trump’s tariffs rose which had a chilling effect on economic activity and sentiment. Prior to the tariffs being published, this rhetoric… Read more April AiM Market Musings from Stephen English, Investment Director
3rd April 2025
Tara O’Connor Advisers face a “tough job” as they balance changes to inheritance tax with the great wealth transfer, according to Jonathan Gain, CEO of Stellar Asset Management. The chief… Read more ‘Advisers have very tough job’ when it comes to IHT changes
1st April 2025
Following the acquisition of Newark Golf Club in July last year, significant advancements have been made to enhance both the course and facilities. These improvements align with our commitment to delivering… Read more Newark Golf Club: Rapid Progress and Innovation
19th March 2025
When the previous CEO of Aberdeen renamed the group abrdn, the opprobrium was instant and unequivocal; part merriment, part derision. The media and city analysts joked the company was “disemvowelled”… Read more March AiM Market Musings from Stephen English, Investment Director
3rd March 2025
There are an increasing number of AIM companies deciding their future is better served on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange. The more hyperbolic commentators view this ‘exodus’… Read more February AiM Market Musings from Stephen English, Investment Director
3rd February 2025
At Stellar, we place a strong emphasis on effective risk management and regulatory compliance. To support this, we have established a dedicated Risk and Compliance Committee, which has been operating… Read more Compliance at Stellar
4th January 2025
AIM investors have had to get used to thinnest of gruel with three consecutive years of negative index price returns; at least Oliver Twist got an onion twice a week… Read more January AiM Market Musings from Stephen English, Investment Director
3rd January 2025