If you're taking a well-earned break from the sunshine (!), you may be interested in comparing second-quarter investment returns across Developed and Emerging Markets, Value and Growth investing, and Large and Smaller Companies. I've attached the latest performance figures, together with an update on interest rates.

It also reinforces the importance of maintaining a well-diversified, long-term investment strategy, rather than reacting to short-term headlines surrounding sectors such as semiconductors or oil.

We are here to help you develop and monitor carefully considered financial plans designed to achieve the life goals that matter most to you.