Mel Luter Wealth Management

17/05/2026

Happy 4th Birthday to our Head of Security - Frank 🎂🍻🎊🎁🎈

30/04/2026

With the Iran conflict lifting prices and hampering global growth, economists have started to suggest the spectre of stagflation could reappear.

But what is it, and why does it matter? 🤔

Find out more: https://ow.ly/L7Yb50YSnYb

St. James’s Place Representatives represent only St. James’s Place Wealth Management plc, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

SJP Approved 30/4/2026

23/03/2026

Last week's market update in 6 minutes: https://ow.ly/WFSk50YxA5p

📈 This morning, equity markets rose notably as Trump announced a five day pause to strikes on the back of successful talks.

🏦 Given the rising energy prices and uncertainty, it was unsurprising that the Bank of England (BoE) voted to keep rates the same when it met last Thursday.

16/03/2026

Last week's market update in 6 minutes: https://ow.ly/CiR150YuSrA

📈 Despite ongoing global volatility, the FTSE 100 ended last week in positive territory, supported by the energy sector.

🏦 With the price of Brent crude oil up more than 50% in the past month, and ending last week at over $100 per barrel, the BoE is now not expected to cut interest rates when it meets later this week.

10/03/2026

If a charity you work with meets the criteria then please get in touch if you wish to apply for a grant from the SJP Charitable Foundation 💕

The St. James’s Place Charitable Foundation will soon be opening its Spring Grant Round, focusing on:

• Children and young people facing physical, social, or economic disadvantage
• Mental health support

For those wanting to learn more about the criteria and process, join our upcoming webinar:

📅 Webinar: 17 March 2026, 2–3pm
📝 Applications open: 30 March – 8 April 2026

If a charity you work with delivers work in these areas, keep an eye out for the application launch and join the webinar to learn more: https://ow.ly/nLwU50YnWYO

05/03/2026

Global events can create uncertainty, but they don’t always require immediate action.
History shows markets are resilient. Our latest insight explores how markets have recovered from past geopolitical events and highlights reasons to support confident, long‑term decision‑making.

👉 Read more: https://ow.ly/j6Bi50Ypyb7

St. James’s Place Representatives represent only St. James’s Place Wealth Management plc, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

SJP Approved 05/03/2026

04/03/2026

💼 Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Spring Statement.

She says her economic plan is working, with improved growth forecasts from the OBR. But conflict in Iran and the Middle East could derail this course with fears over rising oil prices and the knock on for inflation.

Read more in our round up: https://ow.ly/L4sU50Yp0is

02/03/2026

Last week's market update in 6 minutes: https://ow.ly/Wkwr50Yo8jL

Recent events in the Middle East are clearly deeply concerning for all those impacted as fast moving events destabilise the region. Ripples threaten the oil price and global economy. It is a difficult time for investors.

Our investment team highlights the key considerations that must be considered before contemplating any action.

The value of your investment can go down as well as up. You could get back less than you invested.

St. James’s Place Representatives represent only St. James’s Place Wealth Management plc, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

SJP Approved 02/03/2026

26/02/2026

🏠 Buy-to-let is not the easy win as it once was. Rising rents, tougher tax rules, higher costs - and now big tenancy law changes - are reshaping the way landlords operate.

Here's what today's buy-to-let portfolio owners are facing: https://ow.ly/ZI0f50YlW5s

St. James’s Place Representatives represent only St. James’s Place Wealth Management plc, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

SJP Approved 25/2/2026

08/02/2026

I’ve jumped on the latest ChatGPT trend 🤣