Good morning and welcome to your Morning Briefing for Thursday 30 July 2026. Schroders posts double-digit growth as Benchmark exit sharpens business focus Schroders has today (30 July) published its results for the six months ended 30 June 2026, revealing double-digit revenue growth. It said completion of key portfolio simplification actions, including the agreement to sell Benchmark, has created a more focused business. The drivers are familiar: efficiency; regulatory pressure arising from the Consumer Duty; and a greater focus on financial planning. This is legitimate financial advice for some couples, particularly those later in life who are considering inheritance tax (IHT) planning, writes Christopher Finch, partner in the family team at HCR Law.