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The Route – Finance: What does COVID-19 mean for The Private Debt Platform?

Uncertainty is, and always will be, part of economic cycles. No forecasting capability could have factored in the impact of the pandemic in which we find ourselves and the consequent uncertainty of what the future holds. Having operated in the funding market for over 10 years, it has become clear that capital requirements will significantly…

The Susanne Admiraal Scholarship Scheme

Alongside Celebrating our 20th anniversary in 2020, The Route is also proud to announce having completed 10 years of its University of Bath School of Management sponsorship scheme! Back in the 1980’s, Richard Admiraal attended the University of Bath, studying Business Studies at the School of Management (SoM). His sister, Susanne, who also attended the University…

Pastures New – Is it Time for Diversification?

From an investment perspective, we are living through strange and jittery times that may ultimately lead to greater diversification. Let’s start with the strange.  Around a quarter of bonds sold around the world are now said to be paying negative returns when the rate of interest is mapped on to the premium paid to buy…

Under One Roof – Why It Can Make Sense to Consolidate Investments

Although not universally the case, a decision to start a family very often coincides with the busiest and most productive period of working life.   And of course, that’s not really surprising. For those who are climbing the corporate ladder, real success – in the form of promotion, a partnership, or a seat on the…

Hitting the Target –  The Benefits of Goal-Based Investing

Most of us set goals for ourselves – some short term, others based on priorities and objectives that will deliver the desired outcome five, ten or twenty years down the line. Many of those goals will require little or no financial planning, but others certainly will. Whether, the objective is to start a business, retire…

It’s Been A Tumultuous Year But Investment Carries On  

The United Kingdom’s December began with yet more political drama in the shape of Parliamentary deadlock over the agreement paving the way for withdrawal from the European Union and a subsequent vote of no confidence in the Prime Minister. The vote failed and Theresa May resumed her attempts to win support for her exit deal….

A Question of Value – Securing the Right Investment Outcome  

In April of this year, the Financial Conduct Authority published new proposals aimed at improving transparency on the part of asset management firms when they report to their beneficiaries.   In particular, the FCA focused on the question of whether or not asset managers were providing value for money in terms the balance between charges…