The dust has settled on the Spring Budget Statement, which came with the headlines of growth. In the statement the Chancellor announced a number of changes to pensions, many of which have significant impact on higher earners and tax payers. If you haven’t found time to sit down with your financial adviser and discuss the … Continued
You can download this update here A recent survey1 suggests investors are becoming more confident despite ongoing challenges on the economic front. While this is certainly encouraging, maintaining a long-term outlook and retaining a strong sense of discipline in investment positioning remains a prerequisite for any successful investor.Page An air of optimism It’s fair to … Continued
With just a few days to the end of the financial year on 5th April, we wanted to remind you of the top 5 things we think you should do to keep in great financial health. Top up your ISA The end of the tax year is when your tax free ISA (Individual Savings Account) … Continued
You can download this update here Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, delivered his first Spring Budget on 15 March declaring it was “A Budget for Growth.” The fiscal update included a range of new measures, some of which had been widely trailed prior to Budget day, in order to achieve growth “by removing obstacles … Continued
You can download this update here Interest rate peak may be approaching Last month the Bank of England (BoE) announced another hike in its benchmark interest rate but hinted that rates may now be nearing a peak, as the tide in its battle with inflation begins to turn. Following its latest meeting held at the … Continued
This Valentine’s day you may not be automatically thinking of your finances. Hopefully you have something more interesting to do on 14th February than plan your pension! But mid-February is a great time to build a relationship with an independent financial adviser. In fact we think there are 5 perfect reasons to make a date … Continued
You can download this update here UK growth beats expectations The latest gross domestic product (GDP) statistics show the economy unexpectedly grew in November easing fears that the UK has already slipped into recession. Data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that the UK economy expanded by 0.1% in November. This figure … Continued
You can download this update here Investment focus for the new year By any comparison, the past 12 months have been tough for investors with a series of shocks impacting markets and, as 2023 dawns, uncertainties remain. One constant on the investment horizon, though, is the requirement to be strategic with your portfolio. A sound … Continued
You can download this update here Bank Rate raised again In mid-December, the Bank of England (BoE) announced another hike in its benchmark interest rate and warned that further increases are likely in order to sustainably return inflation to target level. Following its latest meeting which concluded on 14 December, the BoE’s nine-member Monetary Policy … Continued
Have you resolved that 2023 is the year you get your financial situation organised? You may have been thinking about reviewing your pension? Or checking if you are making the most from your investments? Maybe 2023 is the year you will retire and make a start on all those big adventures you have been looking … Continued