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Market Insights Weekly
Stay ahead of upcoming economic events with our weekly look-ahead report.
30 May 2025
Everything you need to know about improving the protection of client money
Understand how law firms can handle client money smoothly, efficiently, and with protected interactions.
22 May 2025
6 mins
UK Sector Tracker
The UK Sector Tracker delivers monthly proprietary insights into the global and domestic macroeconomic themes impacting the UK economy and its key sectors.
19 May 2025
Navigating a volatile world
As volatility reshapes global markets, learn how UK corporates can manage risks and turn uncertainty into opportunity.
19 May 2025
18 mins
Unlock working capital for law firms
Discover six actionable steps law firms can take to unlock trapped liquidity, optimise working capital, and tackle challenges from Basis Period Reform.
15 May 2025
6 mins
Opportunity in volatility
Explore five ways firms can navigate a volatile market - from tech innovation and data insights to supply chain resilience.
13 May 2025
14 mins
Women in manufacturing: A fresh look at an enduring issue
Eleanor Baker, Women Entrepreneur Lead, considers why manufacturing remains an industry with a notable lack of gender diversity.
9 May 2025
2 mins
Spotlight on the care homes sector
Jon Hodgkins, Director, Care & Education Valuations at Christie & Co, considers the state of play for the UK care home sector in 2025.
9 May 2025
8 mins
The Markets Masterclass
A series of 30-minute webinars on financial risk management topics for corporate treasury teams.
6 May 2025
30 mins