B Corp Impact Report 2022
B Corp Impact Report for 2022 As a certified B Corporation, Oakham produces an annual impact report. The report for 2022 can be viewed here: Oakham Wealth Management Impact Report 2022 Next Article
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Market Update – Light at the end of the tunnel
Investment Update – 17th February 2023 The fourth quarter offered some respite to global investors, as equity and fixed income markets partially recovered at the end of a very challenging year. There were indications that inflation had peaked, enabling central banks in the major economies to consider slowing the pace of interest rate rises. Earlier […]
Responsible Investment Policy
Responsible Investment Policy Introduction At Oakham Wealth Management, we are committed to integrating responsible investment practices throughout our investment decision-making processes. We recognize that environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors can significantly impact investment outcomes and believe that responsible investing is not only a fiduciary duty but also crucial for long-term sustainable growth. This policy […]
Market Update – U-turn
Investment Update – 1st December 2022 So far, 2022 has been a difficult year for investors. Inflation and the impact of the war in Ukraine remain key concerns, and the need to raise interest rates at a time of slowing economic activity increases the likelihood of a global recession. The outlook for financial markets deteriorated […]
Market Update – A stormy week in UK markets
Investment Update – A stormy week in UK markets – 30th September 2022 A stormy week in UK financial markets What happened? Last Friday, Kwasi Kwarteng, the new Chancellor of the Exchequer, set out details of his mini budget. Although he may have expected a positive response, his speech caused shock waves in financial markets. […]
Market Update – Taming Inflation
Investment Update – Taming Inflation – 1st September 2022 Economic and market overview At the start of the quarter, three elements continued to weigh on market sentiment; there was no indication that the war in Ukraine would end soon, China’s Covid-19 lockdown continued to dampen economic activity in the region, and inflationary pressure around the […]
Market Update – Inflation Overshoots
Investment Update – Inflation Overshoots – 20th May 2022 Overview The first quarter of 2022 was a volatile period for equity markets. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine caused extreme uncertainty, although there was some relief toward the end of the period, partly due to the fact that the conflict hadn’t escalated further. Meanwhile, lockdowns in […]
Vantage Points – The Changing Economics of War and Peace
The Changing Economics of War and Peace If you head to room 18 in the National Gallery you will find a painting by Rubens: Minerva protects Pax from Mars. Painted in 1629, it is dominated by a female figure, Pax (Peace) surrounded by children. She is shielded by Minerva, the goddess of wisdom, from the […]
Market Update – The Crisis In Ukraine
Investment Update – The Crisis In Ukraine – 1st March 2022 The Crisis in Ukraine I am sure you, like we, are watching with disbelief and horror as the events in Ukraine unfold. Our day to day job of making judgements on economics and markets seems entirely out of place at a time when ordinary […]
Market Update – Dark Skies
Investment Update – Dark Skies – 14th February 2022 Overview Investors experienced mixed results in the fourth quarter of 2021, as equity markets rose in the US, UK, and Europe, but fell in China and were generally weak in the rest of Asia and Emerging markets. There were jitters in November, partly due to fears […]
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