News & Insights

Courtiers Chief Investment Officer, Gary Reynolds, delves into the evolving role of UK government bonds – particularly long-dated gilts – in modern portfolios in the first of our podcasts and in video format. Gary offers his knowledge at the intersection of macroeconomics, behavioural finance, and fixed income strategy, leading us through a discussion on debt, long-dated bonds and interest rates and how this affects Courtiers funds.

Should bond holders be worried that the UK Government’s debt has ballooned since 1997? Gary Reynolds, Courtiers Chief Investment Officer, is here to discuss whether debt to GDP has any relationship to bond pricing, and how government debt and household savings are two sides of the same coin.   

James Timpson (Head of Asset Management and Fund Manager) explains the main topics affecting investments last month, as well as how the UK’s GDP has grown, and some of the changes we’ve made to our funds

Gary Reynolds, Chief Investment Officer at Courtiers, has long favoured equities. However, with shifting interest rates, inflation fears, and rising government debt, he’s explored why gilts may deserve review. Discover why bonds could support your portfolio, even if you love equity, in our latest research paper.

James Timpson (Head of Asset Management and Fund Manager) is back to run through what’s been happening in the market, including the fact that the FTSE100 surpassed the 9,000 mark for the first time. Plus, he explains how the Investment Team review and choose stocks that make up the fund portfolio.

Inheritance tax (IHT), Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) will change from April 2026, affecting many small and family businesses. Jamie Shepperd, CEO of Courtiers and owner of Moorlands Farm, offers his opinion, alongside discussion around how Courtiers could help you if you’re affected.