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Smaller companies will tend to be more vulnerable to the pandemic and its economic turbulence.  Most have little or no financial reserves and sell a limited range of products.  However, well-funded smaller companies have a major advantage over larger firms as they can change direction much quicker and this flexibility could prove vital as they […]

Previous downturns show that the investments made post downturn and in to the early stage of recovery can benefit from lower prices, less competition and a macroeconomic tailwind.  As a result these investments will normally significantly outperform those made at higher prices pre downturn. Right now, the balance of power is favouring investors and this […]

In a COVID-19 economy, it’s your job to adapt or be left behind To stay competitive, businesses must diversify revenue streams, manage risk, access financing, and do everything in their power to maximize productivity. It is vital for companies to retain existing customers – many of whom will have different expectations in a new-normal world. […]

On 24 June PWC released their latest economic review providing updated UK economic data, including the results from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) Business Impact of Coronavirus Survey, and highlighting April’s GDP data, retail sales and the labour market. There is also a special focus on the impact of COVID-19 on UK trade and […]

In our latest blog, CSS Partners looks at the extensive In Gold We Trust report and also at the latest figures from the World Gold Council on investment levels into gold. The In Gold We Trust analysis is an annual report on the gold market by Incrementum.  The full report runs to 350 pages and […]

Gold is heading for $3,000, Bank of America says.  “The Fed can’t print Gold” 21 April 2020 Over the past twelve months, the gold price has increased by 34% to over $1,700 per ounce.  Many analysts are forecasting great things for gold with Eduardo Elsztain predicting “this level only express the start point of what […]

The first quarter of 2020 was very strong for UK fintech companies with 112 companies raising £1.1 billion, up from £410 million in the fourth quarter of 2019.   In the article below we look at how the current economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic has affected the sector thus far and what might be […]

Bounce-Back- Ability: How can Companies Thrive in the “New Normal”? Below we look at what companies need to do in order to  thrive in a fast changing economic environment. We also explore the key factors that drive corporate innovation as well three technologies experiencing increased demand in the “new normal”.

Whilst an economic crisis forces companies to adapt to a “new normal”, the turmoil also throws up previously unavailable opportunities for innovative companies.  With hindsight, previous crises seem obvious buying opportunities however buying when there is panic in the air is much easier said than done.  Below we look at a systematic approach for investors […]

  With global investors looking to the UK technology for growth, should private investors do the same? In what was another record-breaking year, investments in the UK tech sector soared to £10.1 billion last year – up £3.1 billion on 2018’s very strong figures and the highest in UK history. Venture capital into US and […]

Over the past decade quantitative easing has suppressed fixed income yields globally, this has led to a surge in equity investment.  With stock markets showing lower returns, venture capital has become increasingly popular amongst private investors, especially with the significant tax incentives available. Here we look at how institutions tend to invest in venture capital […]

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