Take advantage of low interest rates,” said Gerard Lyons, chief economic strategist at Netwealth. He also wants VAT and stamp duty to be cut, saying: “We don’t know what will happen to people’s saving behaviour."
The Times, 31 May 2020
Recovery will come – but how do we avoid a job bloodbath after coronavirus?
Tom Kimche of …Netwealth said: “In the event of another market downturn, they should use this cash instead of taking income from their portfolio. This gives the investments time to recover rather than assets being sold at their lowest value."
The Daily Telegraph, 20 May 2020
‘How do I protect my £400k savings from coronavirus and the taxman?’
Article behind paywall
Gerard Lyons (Chief Economic Strategist, Netwealth) highlights “…six broad areas influencing markets: the virus itself; the economic picture; the corporate outlook; policy; second-round effects; and lessons from the past."
City A.M., 20 May 2020
Understanding what’s driving markets reactions is vital
Iain Barnes, the head of portfolio management at Netwealth Investments Ltd. in London, says it’s hard to see exactly how demand for energy will rebound anytime soon."
Bloomberg, 15 May 2020
The unthinkable became reality – new we need radical solutions
Gerard Lyons, Chief Economist at Netwealth, says: "The key issue is to unlock in the gradual and phased way… brings the economy back into life. And it allows both people and businesses to plan ahead."
BBC Radio 5 Live, 28 April 2020
Wake Up To Money (from 24:30 mark)
Gerard Lyons, chief economic strategist at Netwealth writes: “A red, amber and green approach to unlocking is easy to understand, will mitigate the risk, gives people hope and allows firms to plan."
The Telegraph, 25 April 2020
Britain could be the Western economy hardest hit by coronavirus unless we can unlock soon
Dr Gerard Lyons, chief economic strategist at Netwealth says: “…our policy response needs to be unprecedented, unlimited and urgent."
City A.M. podcast, 24 March 2020
The City View: A Daily Podcast
…Gerard Lyons, chief economist at wealth management firm Netwealth, said it would be better to unlock the restrictions in a way that makes economic sense, and “better to do it by sector than geographically because of that dominant role of London."
Financial News, 22 April 2020
Give London priority to boost economy when lifting lockdown, economists say
Dr Gerard Lyons is chief economic strategist at Netwealth… “In my view a traffic light approach – red, amber, green – is the best way to unlock the country and allow the economy to be revitalised, while ensuring the virus continues to be brought under control."
CapX, 21 April 2020
A traffic light system is the best way to lift the lockdown
Dr Gerard Lyons, chief economic strategist at Netwealth, wrote a policy paper with Professor Paul Ormerod examining the options for ending the lockdown, and outlining the approach the Government should take."
Our analysis of the Netwealth data shows that older people’s wealth is concentrated among those aged between 65-74, rather than spread across our older population."
International Longevity Centre UK, April 2020
Beyond the numbers – understanding the wealth of our older population
Dr Gerard Lyons, Chief Economic Strategist at Netwealth… "what is important right now is that the government gets money to people who need it through the furlough schemes it rolled out previously."
LBC Radio, 12 April 2020
Coronavirus lockdown could have permanent economic impact
Dr Gerard Lyons, chief economic at Netwealth… A lockdown is necessary to limit the spread of the virus and save lives, but it is not feasible or practical to prolong it for too long. A long lockdown will wipe out large swathes of the economy."
The Sunday Telegraph, 5 April 2020
Our three-step plan or ending economy's hibernation
Printed article
Netwealth, a wealth manager, said that new general investment accounts — taxable accounts opened by new and existing customers that would not be boosted by the looming end of the UK tax year — were up 90 per cent in the first quarter of 2020."
Financial Times, 3 April 2020
Surge in investment account openings on UK platforms
Article behind paywall
Charlotte Ransom, chief executive of challenger wealth manager Netwealth, said: "As long as you have enough cash for the next 6-12 months, you don’t have to cash out and crystallise losses just because the markets are down."
Financial Times, 26 March 2020
Income investors face 'dividend drought'
Article behind paywall
Sitting on cash is hard because it makes you feel like you have to do something," says Charlotte Ransom, chief executive of Netwealth, the challenger wealth manager."
Financial Times, 20 March 2020
Coronavirus: Retail investors attempt to navigate crisis
Article behind paywall
Gerard Lyons, chief economic strategist at Netwealth says "A £1,000 cheque to every adult, each month, for the next three months would allow people to pay their rent and buy groceries. It could cost about 7pc of GDP. This is costly but manageable and better than the alternative."
The Telegraph, 19 March 2020
Chancellor to unveil wage bailout to help millions through coronavirus crisis
Gerard Lyons is chief economist at Netwealth: "In terms of the financial markets, equities, bonds and sterling are all falling. In part this reflects the openness of the UK economy and that many assets are foreign owned."
The Telegraph Business, 20 March 2020
The Chancellor must write a cheque for the whole nation
Dr Gerard Lyons, chief economic strategist with Netwealth, "…We also need to see a monetary and financial response to reflect what’s happening in the financial markets and… provide liquidity and confidence to firms of all shapes and sizes across the country."
Channel 5 News, 19 March 2020
Coronavirus: Will the virus pandemic lead to global recession? Will the UK economy cope?
Charlotte Ransom, chief executive of Netwealth,… "Ideally, advice should be offered on an hourly basis when and if required, rather than being levied annually regardless of the advice you require from one year to the next."
This is Money, 16 March 2020
Should I let my financial adviser sort my Isa, or do it myself? Beware hefty upfront fees, warns investing expert
However, as this crisis has spread, recovery hopes have faded. It now looks more likely to be a global recession – the U-shape," said Gerard Lyons, chief economist at Netwealth."
The Times, 15 March 2020
Global recession looms as coronavirus wreaks havoc
Our experience is that over longer term periods you tend to find that most active managers underperform the passive options once fees have been taken into account," said Iain Barnes, head of portfolio management at wealth manager Netwealth."
Financial Times, 13 March 2020
Active funds have the edge on passives in a week of turmoil
Article behind paywall
Gerard Lyons, Netwealth’s chief economic strategist, writes "It is important that the fiscal numbers are credible and keep investors on-side… It was important therefore that the Budget stated that the ratio of debt to GDP trends down over time."
The Telegraph, 11 March 2020
Rishi Sunak’s first Budget will surely stand the test of time
Article behind paywall
Charlotte Ransom, chief executive officer of London-based Netwealth Investments Ltd., sees a change in mood among clients sitting on cash. “They are starting to invest at a higher level over the last few trading days,…"
Bloomberg, 9 March 2020
Bogleheads keep calm and carry on with equities whipsawed
Charlotte Ransom, founder of Netwealth says “We do all our Isa investing once a year, but that’s at the start of the tax year… Too many people lose out on a full year of tax-free returns by leaving it until the last minute…"
Financial Times, 6 March 2020
You too could become an isa millionaire
Article behind paywall
Economist Gerard Lyons spoke at the House of Commons: "In the current environment of low rates and yields, markets are not pricing properly for risk… Yet there is a growing acceptance of being able in the current macro context to live with larger government deficits."
Politeia, 28 February 2020
'Managing euro risk – a City view' By Dr Gerard Lyons
…according to new research from Netwealth. Just under two-fifths of investors won’t change their investment provider because of high exit fees, while half don’t want the extra hassle or stress."
Which?, 21 February 2020
Could switching investment providers boost your savings?
Chief economist at Netwealth Gerard Lyons says “The fiscal policy needs to be both radical and gradual: radical in terms of its vision and aims but of course, one needs to do it in a way in which is credible."
BBC Radio 4 (from 18 minutes), 14 February 2020
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
Charlotte Ransom, chief executive of Netwealth says “Investors need to know there will always be risks to investing… the problem there is a real cost to being too cautious and staying in cash too long."
Investors Chronicle, 14 February 2020
Personal Finance Show: UK equities worth the risk and finding funds’ value for money
More than half of investors surveyed by challenger wealth manager Netwealth said they had never considered switching from their current investment provider."
Financial Times, 14 February 2020
Investors reluctant to break up with their wealth manager
Article behind paywall
Over-caution is perhaps the most costly behaviour we see among investors" said Charlotte Ransom, founder and chief executive of Netwealth."
Financial Times, 7 February 2020
Spooked UK and US investors retreat to cash
Article behind paywall
A survey from Netwealth found that younger women are far less likely to have joint accounts or shared savings with their partners than older generations."
Which?, 3 February 2020
How do you manage your money with your partner?
Iain Barnes, head of portfolio management for Netwealth, said: "…Investors should recognise that there will always be risks to investing. Ensuring you have a balanced and well-diversified portfolio will minimise exposure to individual events and enable you to benefit from the returns that long term investment can offer."
FT Adviser, 23 January 2020
Brexit uncertainty cost wary investors £9k in 2019
Gerard Lyons, chief economic strategist at Netwealth writes: "Let's level up the UK economy. That's the aim. Increased infrastructure spending. More housing. Better transport links… All combined with deregulation and a desire to cut taxes eventually."
The Times, 20 January 2020
Ministers have a golden ticket but must overcome 'Brexit is bad' negativity
Lyons, now chief economist at Netwealth, suggested immediate measures could include “reducing stamp duty” along with “easing prudential regulations hindering borrowers, and releasing more government-owned land for building"
Sunday Times, 12 January 2020
Builders look to budget for Boris bounce
Article behind paywall
Charlotte Ransom, CEO of Netwealth writes: “…there is nothing to stop wealth managers from making it simpler for clients to understand the all-in costs that they are being charged…"
City A.M., 8 January 2020
Personal Finance: Call to Action
Charlotte Ransom, CEO Netwealth, has been named as one of PAM's 50 Most Influential 2020. The PAM 50 Most Influential is the definitive list of those at the forefront of shaping private client wealth management in the UK and Crown Dependencies."
Pam Insight, 6 January 2020
2020 PAM 50 Most Influential – the results
Charlotte Ransom launched Netwealth in 2015…" The need for a business like ours is all the more pressing now than it might have been in the past."
Citywire Wealth Manager, 9 December 2019
How to launch a wealth firm: lessons from five entrepreneurs
Gerard Lyons, chief economic strategist at investment firm Netwealth, said that an end to the Westminster deadlock… would stimulate "a recovery of some of the previous investment that has been put on hold"
NY Times Post, 7 December 2019
Boris Johnson boost – experts claim Conservative election win will supercharge economy
Dr Gerard Lyons, chief economic writes: "The UK's role in greening the financial sector is pivotal. One consequence will be that banks and insurance companies better manage their risks in… climate change."
CapX, 5 December 2019
How to build a green economy that boosts growth and saves the planet
Charlotte Ransom, chief executive from Netwealth "People are managing their money differently… joint accounts have not fallen completely out of fashion but more likely to be there in addition to separate accounts that couples hold."
BBC Radio Scotland, 22 November 2019
Do we need joint bank accounts in this day and age? (From 2hrs, 43)
Gerard Lyons, chief economic adviser at investment service Netwealth, says that although things are undoubtedly gloomy right now, the long-term picture for developed economies is much brighter."
City A.M., 19 November 2019
The economy is slowing – can central bankers fight the next downturn?
Charlotte Ransom, CEO of Netwealth, says hiding the full state of a family's financial affairs puts women at risk. "We always encourage women to maintain financial engagement and awareness…"
Investment Europe, 18 November 2019
Female financial independence is vital - and best practice begins at home
Charlotte Ransom, CEO, Netwealth says "All too often, traditional wealth management services are off-putting for women. Firms need to design and deliver services that appeal equally to both women and men,…"
Oliver Wyman, November 2019
Women in Financial Services Report 2020
Chief executive and founder of Netwealth, Charlotte Ransom, agreed, adding that what mattered most was ensuring funds were properly structured and regulated…"
FT Adviser, 29 October 2019
FCA criticised for mulling retail assets ringfence
A report released earlier this year by Netwealth, the wealth manager, found that one in five baby boomers are now millionaires, many having the huge house price growth over the last few decades to thank for their affluence."
The Telegraph, 28 October 2019
How I made £1m: 'These are our secrets to becoming a millionaire'
Article behind paywall
Charlotte Ransom, founder and chief executive of Netwealth, the wealth manager, said trust among ordinary savers in the investment industry had sunk to an all-time low as a result of the demise of Mr Woodford's investment company."
Financial Times, 24 October 2019
Invesco UK suffers worst outflows since Woodford departure
Article behind paywall
Gerard Lyons, chief economic strategist, says: "Central banks have done a very good job over the past nine or ten years… but now we need to look at monetary policy and re-examine the remit."
Bloomberg TV, 7 October 2019
Brexit is a great opportunity to reboot U.K. economy
Dr Gerard Lyons is chief economic strategist at challenger wealth management firm Netwealth says “…Investing in fintech and preparing for continuous change is one important message, reflected in London’s ongoing success…"
CityAM, 14 October 2019
The top dogs of global finance gather this week to confront economic storm clouds
(Charlotte) Ransom says there is a "cynical narrative" that women who come into extraordinary wealth spend extraordinary wealth. But this, she says, underestimates the potential of many divorced women."
FT, 14 October 2019
Rich divorcees face strains in newfound financial freedom
Her new wealth manager, Netwealth, charges her 0.65pc a year including management fees, underlying fund charges and transaction costs."
The Telegraph, 29 September 2019
'Why I left St. James's Place: the obscure fees and boys' club culture'
Article behind paywall
According to Iain Barnes, head of portfolio management at Netwealth…” Like in any industry, asset management will eventually evolve to what makes it most efficient, as technology nudges it in new directions."
Investment Week, 26 September 2019
Can asset managers embrace the four-day working week?
Ultimately, openness and honesty is more important than anything else when it comes to managing your finances within a relationship," believes Charlotte Ransom, chief executive of investment company Netwealth."
Refinery29, 26 September 2019
How to maintain your financial autonomy in a relationship
New research by challenger wealth manager, Netwealth, shows that two in five divorced women regret not keeping their financial independence when they joined forces with their partners."
Good Housekeeping, 25 September 2019
Women in relationships regret lost financial independence
Netwealth uses active asset allocation but invests in passive investment products, combined with the fact the company doesn't employ a lot of sales people instead winning clients via referrals, means the firm has lower costs."
FT Adviser, 23 September 2019
DFM joins chorus of adviser ‘price war’ criticism
Netwealth’s ‘Me, my money and I’ report found 39 percent of divorced women regret not maintaining greater financial autonomy and greater financial engagement (37 percent) over the course of their relationship."
The Wealth Net, 20 September 2019
UK women financially vulnerable in the event of divorce, says Netwealth
Article behind paywall
Might it then be better to give your money to managers who focus heavily on keeping this bit down… for the best cost profile of all, only exchange traded funds (ETFs)? Go, for example, to newish wealth management company Netwealth…"
Financial Times, 20 September 2019
Wealth management could soon cost less than you think
Article behind paywall
Ms Ransom said: The latest investment, once again from such well respected and informed investors, is another positive endorsement of Netwealth’s vision… Our modern, client-centric and cost effective business provides clients with a genuine alternative to investing with the incumbents."
FT Adviser, 16 September 2019
City heavyweights plough £10m into wealth manager
Michael Spencer, the City veteran and former Tory party treasurer, has put £5 million behind a disrupter wealth management business founded by Charlotte Ransom, a former Goldman Sachs banker."
The Times, 16 September 2019
Online wealth manager Netwealth lures £5m backing from Michael Spencer
Netwealth, founded four years ago, is challenging older wealth managers such as Rathbone… and Cazenove, set up in 1823, by providing an online asset management tool that it claims boosts transparency in investing."
The Times, 16 September 2019
Wealth manager Netwealth lures £5m backing from Michael Spencer
Research by Netwealth, the challenger wealth manager, suggests that younger couples are shunning joint accounts and in fact are more likely to keep their money separate than previous generations."
FT Money Show, 5 September 2019
Do you have a joint bank account with your partner?
Iain Barnes, head of portfolio management at Netwealth, discussed the firm’s model structure and how it is positioned for a sterling bounce… Our investment approach has been designed to offer the best chance of meeting client expectations through the investment cycle…"
Citywire Wealth Manager, 5 September 2019
MPS Investment Committee: Iain Barnes, Netwealth
Netwealth head of client advisory, Matt Conradi, claimed…"This new generation of women are set to demand a much improved level of transparency and openness when it comes to their wealth…"
Citywire Wealth Manager, 2 September 2019
Young women clients demand greater transparency from 'off-putting' wealth management
Article behind paywall
How much do couples know about their partner's finances? It's a question I have been asking after reading Me, My Money and I, a study by challenger wealth manager Netwealth…"
Financial Times, 22 August 2019
Six ways to manage your money – and not fall out with your partner
Gerard Lyons, chief economic strategist, writes: "While there is considerable uncertainty, I believe that we need to be realistic about immediate challenges and positive about the future opportunities."
The Sunday Times, 18 August 2019
Come on, everybody accentuate the positive
Article behind paywall
Gerard Lyons, chief economic strategist at Netwealth writes: "The world economy is slowing. Since the beginning of this year, expectations for global growth and trade have eased."
The Telegraph, 10 August 2019
Emerging economise led by China will prevent a global recession
Article behind paywall
Charlotte Ransom, the chief executive of Netwealth, said: "Women's relationship with their wealth is being rapidly redefined, as societal and economic forces add further complexity to the way in which they accumulate, manage and grow their assets."
Sunday Times, 4 August 2019
Share or splitter – what sort of money couple are you?
Article behind paywall
Gerard Lyons, chief economic strategist, writes "We should be positive about Britain's longer-term outlook, despite present uncertainty."
The Telegraph, 3 August 2019
For Brexit to be a success, Britain must become more global, not less
Article behind paywall
This was abject failure on the part of those claiming to help consumers," says Charlotte Ransom, the chief executive of Netwealth, an investment manager.
The Times, 3 August 2019
Investors pay the price for banking on Neil Woodford
Article behind paywall
Charlotte Ransom, CEO of Netwealth tells Refinery29 that "we are seeing this shift when it comes to financial behaviours among younger women, who are less likely to take a 'what’s mine is yours' approach to finance."
Refinery29, 29 July 2019
The join bank account is dead – why women won't share their money
Produced by Netwealth's chief economic strategist Gerard Lyons, "It is without doubt that the UK remains a pre-eminent global financial centre…"
Investment Week, 25 July 2019
UK remains 'global financial powerhouse' despite Brexit fears
Article behind paywall
Sophie Austen, head of intermediary business development at Netwealth said the advice gap due to MiFID II is an 'unintended, but nonetheless apparent consequence' and more needs to be done across the industry to alleviate the issue."
New Model Advisor, 25 July 2019
Advisers are losing business because of MiFID II, experts say
Charlotte Ransom, CEO , says: "…Given that we are a firm that believes in advice, we wanted to make sure we had an offering that would be simple for IFAs to work with."
FT Adviser, 25 July 2019
I knew too much to want to give my money to anybody else
Research from Netwealth found female autonomy is on the rise, with 29% saying they prefer to manage their wealth independently."
Good Housekeeping, 24 July 2019
3 ways to talk to your partner about money
Gerard Lyons, Netwealth's Chief Economic Strategist, writes: We identified a dozen factors that matter most for investors. One was the economic landscape, which is vital for returns…"
The Times, 23 July 2019
Can London and New York stay on top as the world's financial capitals?
According to the study by Netwealth, an investment service, nearly half of women (45 per cent) keeping their wealth separate cite a desire to maintain financial independence,…"
The Telegraph, 22 July 2019
'If I want to spend £100 on a jumper, he won't know' - how modern couples turned their backs on sharing money
Article behind paywall
Netwealth CEO Charlotte Ransom said: "The traditional approach to managing finances jointly is being overturned by a new generation of financially more autonomous females."
ITV News, 22 July 2019
Women opting against sharing finances with partners, survey suggests
Sophie Austen, intermediary business development manager at Netwealth says: "…To remain relevant to the wider retail market and attract new advisers to the profession, the wealth management industry needs to be accessible and inclusive."
FT Adviser, 15 July 2019
Emerging advice gap needs to be inclusive not exclusive
Iain Barnes, head of portfolio management at Netwealth, says: "…we invest in our preferred market exposures as efficiently as possible, predominately using passive funds."
Citywire, 9 July 2019
The red flags signalling a fund manager may have lost it
Iain Barnes of Netwealth, a wealth manager, said low yields had caused people to "act more as investors than savers"
The Telegraph, 7 July 2019
Is this the worst time in history to be retired?
The judges were impressed by a superb entry from an impressive entrepreneur (Charlotte Ransom, CEO of Netwealth) and were delighted to see a firm that uses technology as an enabler to providing better service and advice."
Women in Financial Advice Awards, 3 July 2019
Winner of Women of the Year – Investment Category
A host of inspirational women in finance were recognised for their outstanding achievements in the sector… Charlotte Ransom, (CEO) Netwealth, won Wealth Manager of the Year 2019."
What Investment, 28 June 2019
Women in Finance awards 2019: winners announced
Iain Barnes, head of portfolio management at Netwealth, debates the future of ETFs "The starting point will always be the core building blocks and investing as efficiently as possible."
Bloomberg Live, 27 June 2019
The Future of ETFs: Staying Ahead by Thinking Differently
Netwealth, which claims to sit in the middle between traditional wealth manager, was launched in 2015 with the specific aim of harnessing technology to improve its proposition."
Portfolio Adviser, 25 June 2019
Wealth managers battle to keep pace with robo technology
Gerard Lyons, Netwealth's chief economic strategist, writes "…Likewise, we must recognise the new economy under way globally and be at the forefront of the investment, infrastructure and innovation needed."
The Times, 21 June 2019
America is the key to global recovery, but we must be willing to play our part
Iain Barnes, head of portfolio management at Netwealth Investments, a wealth adviser, …adds that investors' best chance of growing long-term returns after fees are taken into account is to build a diverse portfolio of passive funds.”
Daily Mail, 18 June 2019
Do you need a fund manager…or is a tracker a safer bet?
Iain Barnes, head of portfolio management for online adviser Netwealth, says: '…If they are happy to provide that level of transparency to some clients, they should do it for everyone.”
This is Money, 11 June 2019
Why after Woodford you must give your investments an MOT
Charlotte Ransom set-up Netwealth as a challenge to the generic UK wealth management model she found unfit for purpose, not least in its outmoded approach to technology.”
Portfolio Adviser, June 2019
Stand and deliver
Iain Barnes, the head of portfolio management at Netwealth, a wealth manager, says: "Evidence shows how hard it is to pick a manager…"
The Times, 8 June 2019
What you should do with other Woodford investments
Article behind paywall
Iain Barnes, the head of portfolio management at Netwealth, a wealth manager, says: "The paradox of skill boils down to how difficult it is to stand out in a given field…"
The Times, 8 June 2019
It’s time to stop being starry-eyed over star managers
Article behind paywall
Iain Barnes, head of portfolio management at Netwealth, offers three lessons to learn from trading suspension of Neil Woodford's Equity Income Fund.”
Investment Week, 5 June 2019
Avoiding the same mistakes: Three takeaways from Woodford fund suspension
Matt Conradi of wealth manager Netwealth said: "…According to our projections, starting with a portfolio of £10,700 in a stocks and shares Isa…might generate a pot of around £285,000 based on historical average returns…”
The Telegraph, 1 June 2019
Money Makeover: can a teacher retire a millionaire at 45?
Gerard Lyons, chief economic strategist, writes “…the UK is still a huge recipient of inward investment and intangible investment may not be reflected fully in the data.”
City A.M., 29 May 2019
The UK's growth outperforms the pessimists
…There are funds that can do that for you, at modest cost, good examples being iShares, Fidelity Funds and Netwealth and if you don't want to do the work of selecting individual shares yourself, I would go that route.”
Master Investor, 28 May 2019
Mellon on the Markets: British shares make sense
Iain Barnes, head of portfolio management, writes "DIY investing may well be the cheapest – but it’s not always the most cost-effective."
City A.M., 22 May 2019
Is 'Do It Yourself' investing a cheap trick?
Matt Conradi, head of client advisory, writes "In any financial plan cash plays an important role…and because it doesn't fluctuate in value like other investments, it can provide certainty…"
City A.M., 15 May 2019
How you can be more efficient with your cash
…how effectively you preserve capital has a direct result on how long you can generate a sustainable income, explains Charlotte Ransom, CEO of Netwealth."
Master Investor, 3 May 2019
How to generate a sustainable long-term income
Women are more likely to have savings in such accounts because they fall into the trap of 'reckless caution', says Netwealth chief executive Charlotte Ransom."
FT Adviser, 1 May 2019
Isa gender gap widens
At Netwealth, our female clients are embracing the combination of modern technology with a client-facing service, and find investing to be empowering…"
City A.M., 30 April 2019
Women and wealth: mind the investment gap
…your child could have an £150,000 nest egg by age 18, assuming moderate investment growth, according to estimates by wealth manager Netwealth."
Financial Times, 26 April 2019
A royal investment strategy for British babies
We are building something designed to compete with the biggest wealth manager in the U.K.," Ransom says, "and since that is where most of our clients are coming to us from, we are on the right track."
finews.com, 24 April 2019
Netwealth: Wealth Advisor Creating New Niche
Charlotte Ransom, chief executive of Netwealth, added: "We have long fought to raise awareness of the destructive impact high fees can have on client returns, and are delighted to bring our sophisticated, cost-effective service to the intermediary market."
FT Adviser, 5 April 2019
Online wealth manager launces MPS for advisers
The judge's comments on the winner (Netwealth) focused on what they described as its 'fascinating approach to cross-generational savings, and network-based approach to investing'."
WealthBriefing European Awards 2019, 11 April 2019
Winner of Innovative Client solution Award
Charlotte Ransom, CEO of Netwealth, has been named as one of the UK's most successful founders and entrepreneurs of 2019."
The Telegraph Technology Intelligence, 5 April 2019
Telegraph Tech Hot 100
Simon McConnell, Netwealth's Portfolio Manager, has been recognised as the top emerging talent in wealth management for 2019.”
Wealth Manager, 4 April 2019
Top 30 under 30: the 2019 class of new wealth talent
Mr Conradi recommended you should think about what role the £160k has in your pot. While nobody likes to lose money, with inflation currently above the very low interest rates available, this money is being eroded each year in real terms."
The Telegraph Money, 1 April 2019
How much of my £250k retirement pot should I have in cash, bonds and stocks?
Article behind paywall
Men held £25,459 in the tax-free wrappers in the year to April 2016, compared to £22,680 for women, according to an analysis of HM Revenue & Customs figures by Netwealth, an online wealth manager."
The Times, 17 March 2019
Women aren’t equal for investing?
The finding comes from wealth managers Netwealth, who analysed data from the Office for National Statistics' Wealth and Assets Survey, 2006‑2016."
The Motley Fool, 12 March 2019
It's official: 20% of over-65s are millionaires
Gerard Lyons, economist at the challenger wealth manager Netwealth, said the City's position was not under threat."
City A.M., 11 March 2019
Dublin already the big Brexit winner as financial services firms move business out of London
If figures were sufficient to start a revolution, these findings from Netwealth, the online adviser, should provoke an immediate shift in mindset."
The Times, 9 March 2019
Jargon is not a feminist issue — but we really do hate it
Article behind paywall
Charlotte Ransom, CEO of Netwealth: "As the CEO of a wealth management company, I see the startlingly impressive characteristics female investors often share, and am excited to watch as we begging breaking down the barriers within finance."
Spears, 8 March 2019
International Women's Day: 'Only 7 per cent of investors are female. Why is that!?'
…according to Netwealth, an investment service, men have saved on average 12 per cent more. Perhaps because men tend to earn more than women the average value of all their Isas in 2015-16 was £25,459, compared with £22,680 for female savers."
The Times, 8 March 2019
Why women should not be afraid of investing
…women find investing to be empowering: it finally brings the topic of finance alive."
The Edge, Master Investor, Spring 2019
How will the EU act after Brexit?
Gerard Lyons writes "Britain's planned departure from the EU exposes many issues. A key one is the economic path the UK will choose. Less commonly asked is what will the rest of the EU do. Perhaps this should figure more in the debate…"
City AM, 21 February 2019
How will the EU act after Brexit?
Charlotte Ransom, the chief executive of Netwealth, a financial planner, says: "This is something I believe to be of the utmost importance for all women, regardless of their relationship status. Too often I hear women say that finance 'isn't for them'."
The Times, 16 February 2019
How to look after you finances when you get divorced
Iain Barnes, head of portfolio management at Netwealth, explains how to allocate and invest long term portfolios such as a pension."
Investors Chronicle Podcasts, 8 February 2019
Personal Finance Show: The right approach to retirement and success with styles and factors
Netwealth economist Gerard Lyons said the figures exposed… "how sensitive markets and economies have been to monetary easing and subsequent monetary tightening."
City AM, 1 February 2019
Recession hits Italy
Iain Barnes, Head of Portfolio Management, Netwealth: "A key aim of wealth management is to help clients achieve a real return on their savings, enabling them to meet their financial goals."
Wealth Manager, 31 January 2019
Room 101: Lack of sleep, V bucks and the District Line are among this week's bugbears
It is also possible, according to the WTO, says Netwealth's Gerard Lyons, that "we could leave with a 'no deal' and still maintain existing tariff arrangements with the EU for a long time…"
MoneyWeek, 21 January 2019
Ignore all the Brexit hysteria and buy UK stocks
Charlotte Ransom, chief executive of Netwealth, said: As the nation's wealthiest generation by some margin, they nevertheless face complex financial pressures. The need to fund record long retirements… means baby boomers can't be complacent when it comes to their wealth."
The Times, 17 January 2019
One in five pensioners is a millionaire as young miss out
Charlotte Ransom said: Netwealth analysis shows that this has become a reality for a fifth of all over-65s as they’ve benefited from several decades of economic boom, soaring property prices and final salary pensions."
The Daily Telegraph, 16 January 2019
One in five baby boomers worth £1m after years of rising fortunes
Often known as the wealthiest generation, baby boomers have consolidated their position through "soaring property prices, inheritance and the prevalence of final salary pension schemes", says Charlotte Ransom, chief executive and founder of Netwealth."
The Week, 15 January 2019
Which generation is best at saving for pensions?
Netwealth, a wealth manager, analysed the Office for National Statistics' Wealth and Assets surveys between 2006 and 2016 (the most recent data available). In 2006, those aged over 65 owned 28 per cent of the UK's household wealth, a figure which had increased to 36 per cent 10 years later."
Business Telegraph, 9 January 2019
One in five UK baby boomers are millionaires
What's at the top of your financial to-do list for 2019? Charlotte Ransom says "To ensure mine and my family’s Isa contributions are automatically invested on the first day of the tax year — without having to lift a finger."
FT Money, 4 January 2019
Financial new year resolutions in a tweet
Charlotte Ransom, CEO and founder, Netwealth "With the help of Mifid II, 2019 will be the year where clients will know what they are being charged and can act accordingly."
Citywire, 3 January 2019
'Antediluvian' wealth models: 13 Mifid II birthday messages
Gerard Lyons, chief economic strategist at Netwealth, the wealth manager,...said the economy "could easily come to a standstill in the early months"
Financial Times, 1 January 2019
Brexit 'bad or awful' for UK prospects in 2019, say economists
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Iain Barnes, head of portfolio management at wealth management firm Netwealth said time in the market is better than timing in the market. 'Mistiming a decision to buy or sell could be incredibly costly for investors..."
The Daily Telegraph, 21 December 2018
Four investment traps to avoid to boost your returns in 2019
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Potential changes to inheritance tax (IHT) and capital gains tax (CGT) are top of the worry list for many, says Matt Conradi, head of client advisory at Netwealth."
Financial Times, 7 December 2018
Beyond Brexit: more uncertainty for investors
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Iain Barnes, head of portfolio management at Netwealth, says: Your total portfolio is certainly not high risk, given that around 46 percent is invested in cash or cash equivalents."
Investors Chronicle, 6 December 2018
Move cash into bonds and equities to get 5%
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For a small fee, not too dissimilar to what a DIY investor would expect to pay each year, you can have your portfolio managed by an experienced, dedicated and cost-conscious team, who are watching the screens so you don’t have to."
City A.M., 6 December 2018
Is DIY investing a cheap trick?
All too complicated? Then maybe you should use a website such as […] Netwealth that will construct a portfolio specifically to dovetail with your attitude to risk and investment time horizon."
The Mail on Sunday, 18 November 2018
Don't panic! How to protect your hard-earned savings from stock market wobbles
Netwealth — a platform aimed at much wealthier investors — has been successfully doing this for years, offering financial planning and advice to clients for an hourly fee"
Financial Times, 30th November 2018
Here’s some free financial advice: beware of fees
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Ransom has found that although there is still a sentiment among women that money is not ‘their thing’, the goal-based investing the firm provides has appealed to them."
Citywire, 28th November 2018
Netwealth CEO: stop patronising women
Iain Barnes of Netwealth, a wealth manager, says that, for cautious investors, inflation-linked government bonds could offer some protection in the event of a bad Brexit deal."
The Sunday Times, 27th October 2018
How to cope with the stock market fear factor this Halloween
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Charlotte Ransom the chief executive of Netwealth, an investment service, says: “This is further evidence that, across many financial services, consumers are failing to get a fair deal."
The Sunday Times, 29th September 2018
The £900-a-year cost of being too loyal
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Gerard Lyons, chief economic strategist at Netwealth, has called for FTSE Russell to show some flexibility and allow Unilever to remain in the FTSE 100."
The Sunday Times, 23rd September 2018
HQ battle likely to be last act for Unilever boss Paul Polman
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Ransom’s aim is to make investing as painless and transparent as possible."
Spears Magazine, 18th July 2018
Liquid Lunch: how Charlotte Ransom is shaking up wealth management
Charlotte Ransom, chief executive of Netwealth, said given advances in technology, there is no reason why investors should not be able to access their portfolios in order to see how much they are paying for wealth management services."
Financial Times Adviser, 27th June 2018
Half of investors ignorant of fees, research finds
Online wealth manager Netwealth offers a "hybrid" service, which allows customers to choose between going it alone or getting advice on a one-off or ongoing basis"
The Telegraph, 10th June 2018
Beware these 'robo advisers' that can't give advice
Bonham Carter will sit on the board alongside MoneyWeek editor-in-chief Merryn Somerset Webb, who has also recently been appointed…"
Investment Week, 5th June 2018
DFM appoints Bonham Carter as non-exec director
One firm, Netwealth, goes a step further by allowing friends and families to club together to cut fees."
The Telegraph, 24th April 2018
How you can cash in by clubbing together
Netwealth’s Charlotte Ransom said investors should use the rules as an opportunity to push their managers on fees."
The Telegraph, 12th February 2018
Revealed: how wealth managers' fees can halve your total returns
Netwealth, an online wealth manager, told Money 65% of its clients were men. The ratio is "slowly improving", said Charlotte Ransom, chief executive."
Sunday Times, 4th February 2018
The female investor is more savvy than the male
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Be positive. The City will get a boost from LSD this year."
City A.M., 3rd January 2018
Should the City be optimistic about 2018?
Use an online investment service like Nutmeg or Netwealth. Be aware of fees. If you're paying more than 1%, move your money."
Red Magazine, January 2018
How to be richer in 2018
Gerard Lyons, chief economic strategist at Netwealth, predicts that the U.K. will concede to most of the EU's demands in order to reach a deal."
CNBC, 4th December 2017
Will there be a Brexit deal?
Charlotte Ransom, Founder and CEO, Netwealth, "We're about controlling the controllables. A bunch of things are out of our control in economy, etc. But we can control diversification, tax wrappers, and price points. The fact we can so dramatically change the outcome of savings (stretching savings out with new freedoms) is what is so exciting."
Altfi, 3 October 2017
Pensions: The big opportunity for WealthTech
Netwealth has launched an online tool aimed at making investors aware of how much their wealth manager is really charging."
Wealth Manager, 26th September 2017
Netwealth aims to reveal how much wealth managers really charge
Thirteen new investors joined the 28 angels who provided the company its initial capital of £6.57m before the firm launched in May 2016, making total funds raised to date £16.6m."
City A.M., 19th September 2017
Wealth manager Netwealth raises £10m in second funding round
Netwealth, the online investment manager backed by a number of City titans, has raised £10.02 million in its second round of funding and brought on board several new high profile shareholders"
Citywire, 14th September 2017
High profile investors inject £10m into Netwealth
I have a certain amount of exposure to the US via my Sipp at Netwealth (it is passively run)"
Financial Times, 9th September 2017
Investors need some international diversification (Merryn Somerset Webb)
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Netwealth delivered growth that was noticeably higher than the benchmarks across all four risk profiles, from cautious (40% equities) to high risk (80% equities)"
Sunday Times, 2nd July 2017
March of the robo-advisers
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Netwealth, the wealth manager led by Charlotte Ransom, a former Goldman Sachs partner, reported returns ranging from 2.9 per cent to 25.6 per cent across its seven portfolios in the year to the end of May, with the best gains generated from investments in UK and international equities."
Financial Times, 5th June 2017
Netwealth benefits from rise in UK and international equities
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Discretionary management firm Netwealth, which launched a year ago, has seen returns across its portfolio range beat the average performance of its peers."
Financial Times Adviser, 6th June 2017
Netwealth Portfolio Performance
One particular feature of Netwealth's service is the ability for groups of people - typically family but sometimes friends - to form a 'network'. This means the percentage they each pay is based on the combined value of their assets, not their individual pot."
Daily Mail, 21st May 2017
Army of 'robo advisers' is driving down costs
Online investment management firm Netwealth says its average client size is more than £200,000, proving there is appetite among high-end investors for a digital service."
Wealth Manager Magazine, March 2017
Netwealth proving HNWs hungry for digital
Gerard Lyons, chief economic adviser to Netwealth Investments, said: 'It is very difficult to replicate the skills, knowledge, experience and infrastructure we have here in London … It will continue to be the dominant financial centre of Europe and one of the two major financial centres of the globe.'"
Daily Mail, 27th March 2017
London is crowned global finance king… despite Brexit fears that jobs will go abroad
Alternatively, there are the “do it for you” providers who make the investment choices for you. Many are new digital offerings, which manage a range of funds tailored to your risk level, at a relatively low cost. Names here include Nutmeg, MoneyFarm and Netwealth"
The Guardian, 27th March 2017
Is an Isa the best home for your nest egg?
Slashing a single percentage point from annual fees could bring a 35-year-old investor nearly two extra decades of retirement income, according to investment manager Netwealth.
Netwealth took the example of a 35-year-old who has built up a pension pot of £12,000, and then continues to invest £250 a month until the age of 65. With returns of 3.5% a year after charges, it could then generate an income of £9,000 a year for 24 years. However, cut charges by a percentage point, so the returns bump up to 4.5% a year, and the income could continue for 43 years."
Sunday Times, 19 March 2017
Active or passive — both approaches have their benefits
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The BoE has consistently got its forecasts wrong," said Gerard Lyons of Netwealth Investments, a former adviser to Boris Johnson [...] "People are allowed to get their forecasts wrong but … when there's a consistent bias, that's when you have to reassess."
Financial Times, 2nd February 2017
Bank of England upgrades UK growth forecasts again
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A new wealth manager, Netwealth, has spotted the potential of "multi-generational" investing […] It calculates fees on the basis of the total assets held in up to eight linked accounts."
Sunday Telegraph (Money), 8th January 2017
Could you be the 'fund manager next door'?
Numbers crunched for Money by the investment manager Netwealth show that reducing annual charges by one percentage point could net you an extra two decades of comfortable retirement."
Sunday Times, 1st January 2017
Here's what passes for 'value for money' in the pensions game
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The research was produced by Netwealth Investments, one of a number of new services undercutting existing wealth managers and squarely aimed at well-off investors who want value for their money."
Sunday Telegraph (Money), 20th November 2016
Investment fees that cost you 16 years' income
Here's what I am planning to do with my own pension: keep saving into my Sipp (now split between various investment trusts held with Hargreaves Lansdown and passive investments with Netwealth) until there is enough there to provide a base income in retirement."
Financial Times, 28th October 2016
Simplicity and low costs – that's real pension freedom
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He's justified to stay," said Gerard Lyons, a strategist at Netwealth Investments "He's done a good job and some of the criticisms of the bank are overdone. The policy project still needs to be fully worked through after the referendum."
Bloomberg, 6th October 2016
Carney Has October Pause to Decide BOE Future in Brexit Economy
The founders think there are problems with transparency, high costs and poor performance in the [wealth management] industry and that Netwealth can offer something new."
City A.M., 13th September 2016
From City Hall to wealth management startup: Meet Boris Johnson's ex-economic adviser, Gerard Lyons
Netwealth aims to make investments a family affair by allowing investors to invite their spouse, children, siblings and friends to their network – with each individual retaining their own portfolio. Under the service, called Netwealth Network, fees are calculated on the homogenised investment amount in the network."
FT Adviser, 22nd June 2016
Firing Line: Thomas Salter
[The] founders developed the product after finding that "a core financial consumer base was either underinvested or unhappily invested due to concerns over cost, transparency, performance and quality within discretionary wealth management."
Money Week, 6th June 2016
The rich return to robo-advisers
If you are time poor, cash rich and looking for somewhere to invest, who are you going to call? Up to now the answer has been a wealth manager... However, a new online wealth manager is offering a similar service for half the cost, at the click of a button."
The Times, 28th May 2016
The rich and march of the robots
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Rather than targeting the mass market, the company aims to tap into the wealth management client base, such as those customers serviced by Rathbones, St James's Place and Brewin Dolphin. Speaking to FTAdviser, chief operating officer Mr Salter, who was previously a managing director at JP Morgan, suggested many of the current DFM players in the market create an "illusion of bespoke" by tinkering with ready-packaged portfolios."
Fintech Collective, 27th May 2016
Ex-banking bosses in the UK launch an online discretionary fund management service
One of the most promising challenger firms aiming to take on the established wealth management and private client investment business."
Money Makers, 26th May 2016
A low-cost future for wealth management?
Humans are fundamentally badly designed for managing money ... Hence the launch of a new fund management group this week called Netwealth [...] once aboard, clients are promised first-class asset allocation, together with the performance measurement, customisation and transparency which modern technology makes possible."
Evening Standard, 24th May 2016
When investing, beware of our bad habits
According to Netwealth co-founder and CEO, Ransom, Netwealth was designed to assist British professionals who are "underinvested or unhappily invested" make the most of modern technology. "While critical aspects such as a highly qualified team, investment rigour and security of their assets are all vital, they also want to benefit from all that technology can bring, including performance analytics, customisation of their individual investment goals, and transparency when it comes to the true costs of the service."
Portfolio Adviser. 23rd May 2016
Bonham Carter-backed Netwealth pins hopes on technological edge
The company has raised just over £6.5m of investment, understood to be one of the largest angel rounds in the UK in the last five years. It has attracted an investor line-up including Bonham Carter, Michael Hartweg (co-founder, Leonteq), Harvey McGrath (former chairman of Man Group and Prudential), Merryn Somerset Webb (editor-in-chief, MoneyWeek) and Edward Wray (co-founder, Betfair)."
Investment Week, 23rd May 2016
Bonham-carter backs launch of online discretionary wealth manager
It has been designed as a low-cost service with long-term asset allocation at its core, but with the option of face-to-face advice for clients who desire it. [...] Its investment management proposition 'will have a human on the tiller', while clients can opt for face-to-face advice. Technology is very much viewed as the 'enabler', with human interaction an important aspect of the service."
Wealth Management, 23rd May 2016
City grandees back ex-Goldman partner's online wealth firm
Netwealth's charges are way below total costs of 2%, or more, levied by traditional advisers."
Financial News 23rd May 2016
Ex-Goldman bankers back City's newest robo-adviser
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[Netwealth] have attracted a big-hitting team. The pair earlier this month signed up Gerard Lyons (pictured), who was previously the chief economic adviser to London mayor Boris Johnson, as chief economic strategist. Former UBS Asset Management executive director Iain Barnes has joined as head of portfolio management with Rachel Willox, latterly an executive director at JPMorgan, recruited as head of operations."
Citywire, 23rd May 2016
City grandees back ex-Goldman partner's online wealth firm
Founded by Charlotte Ransom, a former Goldman Sachs banker, the start-up hopes to challenge traditional wealth managers and private bankers with a low-cost, automated investment service. With a minimum investment of £50,000, it charges a tiered 0.65% management fee, dropping to 0.35% for those who put in more than £500,000, around a third of the cost of actively managed portfolios."
The Telegraph 21st May 2016
Gerard Lyons among City titans behind new 'robot' advisor to the rich