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Week ending 29th August 2025.

As shown in the table, it was a mixed week for markets. It was a shortened trading week in the UK, with markets closed on Monday for the bank holiday. US markets also saw light volumes ahead of the long weekend with markets closed for Labor Day on Monday 1st September.

Market Update – 28th August 2025.

Not long after President Trump imposed a 25% penalty on India over its purchases of Russian oil and weapons, a new wave of tariffs – this time 50% on Indian goods – come into force. Economists warn that such steep trade barriers could weigh heavily on Indian workers, many of whom are employed in labour-intensive export facing industries

How ‘Save As You Earn’ share plan savers can avoid an unnecessary tax bill.

Many companies in the UK operate a Save As You Earn (SAYE) share plan often known as Sharesave, which provides employees with a tax efficient way to invest in their company’s shares.

Key things to understand if your workplace offers share plans.

Share plans play an integral part in any reward and benefits strategy. They are designed to encourage longer term saving which can result in greater financial wellbeing. Jonathan Watts-Lay, Director, WEALTH at work answers some questions on the key things to understand if your workplace offers share plans.

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