COVID-19
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Embark Group continues to monitor the Coronavirus situation in order to be able to respond appropriately as necessary. As a technology led organisation, we have full capabilities in place to enable all our staff to work remotely. We do not expect day-to-day business operations or client work to be impacted significantly and there is currently no interruption or reduction to Embark’s services or responsiveness.
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During these unprecedented times of home working, social isolation and restricted movements, we are all facing new obstacles in keeping business moving.
The Embark Platform provides a truly digital solution. Technology is at our core and our automated procedures, straight-through processing and ability to proceed without the need of wet signatures means that we can continue to help support your business throughout this challenging time.
If you have not used the Embark Platform before and would like to find out more, you can access our platform guide or contact us at sales@embarkplatform.co.uk.
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As we are all being asked to work from home and minimise contact with other people here are a few tips from our team at Vested workplace savings and investments that you may find useful.
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TPR are raising awareness to all consumers of any scam warning signs. Advisers are free to use a suggested news article as well as a number of social media posts and assets to make their clients aware.
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COVID-19 crisis - scenarios for the next phase
Although uncertainty about the future is extremely high, it is helpful to consider scenarios that may play out. From a financial market perspective, the variables that dictate the duration and depth of this bear market are clear.
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The anatomy of a bear market
Bear markets are punctuated by high volatility and sharp rallies. Here are some thoughts on what we can expect in this time of crisis. The initial phase is typified by a significant drop in asset prices in a very short space of time.
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COVID-19 crisis - back to basics
As a research team, The Adviser Centre are reading as much as they can about the COVID-19 virus in order to understand more about the potential economic consequences of the crisis.
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Peter Toogood, CIO Embark Group, on Bloomberg
Where do investors hide when Gold and other havens fall? Watch Peter Toogood’s, Embark Group and The Adviser Centre Chief Investment Officer, commentary on Bloomberg TV.
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COVID-19 crisis - economies, markets and policy responses
The reaction of financial markets to the spread of Covid-19 has been dramatic and, as economic statistics roll in over the coming weeks and months, and companies report their earnings, the actual scale of the damage will become clearer.
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“Coronavirus” COVID-19 - putting recent market falls into context
A few weeks ago, the S&P 500 Index fell 11.4% in a single week. What is the precedent for a move of this magnitude?
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