Middle East Market Update – 4th March
Market reactions to recent regional developments and what it means for long-term investors.– Prepared 4 March 2026 (as of 11am GST) Key Takeaways Recent escalation between the United States, Israel and Iran has increased geopolitical uncertainty across the Middle East. Financial markets have reacted in a typical way to geopolitical events, with oil and gold […]
Operational Update – Client Services March 2nd
GSB continues to operate as normal and remains fully available to clients across all divisions. While our physical office is currently closed, our team is fully operational and accessible online. All advisory, portfolio management and private client services are continuing without interruption. Meetings are proceeding as scheduled via phone and video conference. Our standard working […]
Market Review – February 2026
This month was defined by a notable divergence between the world’s major economies. While the United States began to feel the friction of high interest rates and a cooling manufacturing sector, the United Kingdom and Japan showed surprising resilience. Central banks policies remain the primary focus, with the Federal Reserve maintaining a “higher-for-longer” stance while […]
Market Review – January 2026
Global Markets entered 2026 in a more balanced position than the previous year. Inflation has moderated, policy rates have retreated from their peaks in most major economies, and corporate earnings continue to show resilience. However, January was characterized by heightened uncertainty, driven by geopolitical tensions in South America and the Middle East, political noise around […]
Market Review – November 2025
Global markets in November 2025 was shaped by shifting sentiment as investors navigated ongoing data uncertainty, divergent monetary policy trajectories, and mounting economic headwinds. A recent rebound in equities was driven by rising expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in December; however, structural concerns around stretched valuations, fiscal instability, and uneven global […]
WealthBriefing Awards: External Asset Manager – Wealth Planning
GSB has been named the winner of External Asset Manager – Wealth Planning at the WealthBriefing MENA Awards for Excellence 2025, held at the Armani Hotel in Dubai. The awards celebrate exceptional wealth managers across the Middle East, recognising firms that deliver technical excellence, innovation and client value through a rigorous independent judging process. Recognised […]
GSB Surpasses USD 1 Billion in Assets Under Management
We are proud to announce that GSB has surpassed USD 1 billion in assets under management (AUM) as of November 2025. This milestone reflects the trust our clients place in us and the continued strength of our growth since our founding in April 2021. When Ross and Alison Whatnall founded GSB, their vision was to […]
Market Review – October 2025
Global markets in October 2025 reflected cautious optimism amid significant policy uncertainty and the approach of year-end central bank decisions. The IMF’s autumn update left global growth for 2025 unchanged at 3.1%, citing fading inflationary pressures, subdued global trade, and mixed signals from currency and commodity markets. Though equities broadly advanced, regional divergences became more […]
GSB launches Private Office to serve UHNW Individuals & Families
We’re proud to announce the launch of GSB Private Office, a new division of GSB Private created to meet the increasingly complex needs of ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families Combining institutional access with independence, discretion, and personal service, GSB Private Office delivers advice across four core pillars: Wealth Management – advisory services that bring structure to […]
Market Review – September 2025
Global economic conditions in September 2025 reflected an uneasy balance between slowing growth and easing inflationary pressures. The IMF reiterated its 3.0% global growth forecast for the year but warned of “heightened downside risks” from escalating trade tensions and uneven policy responses. While disinflationary momentum continued across advanced economies, geopolitics and financial market volatility tempered […]