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Market Update | April 2025

Market Update | April 2025

Market Update | April 2025 April 2025 was a month defined by dramatic swings in global financial markets, driven largely by geopolitical developments and policy uncertainty emanating from the United States.  The reintroduction of aggressive trade tariffs by President...
Securing a Holiday Home Abroad for Retirement

Securing a Holiday Home Abroad for Retirement

Securing a Holiday Home Abroad for Retirement Mr and Mrs Green, a Surrey-based couple, were looking ahead to retirement and wanted to make their dream of owning a second home in Spain a reality—sooner rather than later. They were eager to enjoy family getaways in the...
Market Update | March 2025

Market Update | March 2025

Market Update | March 2025 Post-March Reflections: Tariffs Back on the Agenda Whilst this commentary focuses on market developments through March, it is worth noting that the main market narrative has shifted sharply in early April. On 2nd April, the US administration...
Market Update | January 2025

Market Update | January 2025

Market Update | January 2025 In January, many start the new year off by making resolutions and trying to stick to them, at least for the first calendar month of the year. Markets have echoed this new year sentiment, providing positive returns, with Global equities...
A Well-Earned Retirement After 31 Years of Service

A Well-Earned Retirement After 31 Years of Service

A Well-Earned Retirement After 31 Years of Service This week has been an emotional one as, after 31 years of service, we say goodbye to a valued member of the Macdonald Partnership team – Anne Robertson. After assisting clients with their own financial plans and...