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Autumn Issue Fifty Six

In this issue
Guest editorial
Should Burnham roll the dice on an election?

Public affairs expert and former government special adviser Fraser Raleigh on the implications of an early UK election.

Editorial
AI’s bottleneck problem

Henry Birt explains the complexities causing supply chain hold ups in the rush to meet global demand for AI.

Wealth planning in focus
Wealth, wellbeing and purpose in retirement

Wealth Planner Charles Barrow explains why reframing retirement to think beyond capital accumulation can keep planning in perspective.

The Potting Shed
The Potting Shed: Wright & Bailey London

Robert Morris discusses how his long experience in the eyewear business running William Morris London has proved invaluable in building his latest venture.   

Stock in focus
Stock in focus: Microsoft

William McCubbin, Research Analyst at JM Finn looks at how Microsoft has adapted its growth strategy over the years.

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Perspectives
JM Finn CEO Perspectives blog: Lessons from the revival of vinyl

The latest blog from JM Finn CEO Hugo Bedford.

Company meetings
Company Meetings Autumn 2026

During the past quarter our research team met with corporate leaders from LondonMetric Property, Schneider Electric and Texas Instruments.

JM Finn news
Lending against your portfolio value

It could be possible to borrow against the value of your portfolio through a 'Lombard loan'.

Asset allocation in focus
Asset Allocation and Sector Focus in Autumn 2026

JM Finn's Investment Office provide insight into the outlook for global sectors and regions.

Understanding Finance
Understanding Finance
Understanding finance: Profit versus free cash flow

Research Analyst Jack Summers explains profit versus free cash flow.

Independent view
How do courts treat assets on divorce?

Xanthy Papageorgiou of Sinclair Gibson LLP examines how the principles Standish v Standish established have further developed.

Glossary
Glossary of key terms

Glossary of key terms for the Autumn 2026 edition of Prospects.

Bond focus
Why bond term premiums are back

Jon Cunliffe explains why investors are demanding a higher 'term premium' for holding longer-dated bonds.

Meet the manager
Meet the Manager: Nina Etherton

Nina Etherton, Fund Manager at JM Finn explains what her role entails.

Welcome
A message from our editor | Autumn 2026

The latest message from our editor Carrie Lennard in the autumn edition of Prospects magazine.

Autumn Issue Fifty Six