Brexit and your business – transition period end 31 December 2020 So here we have it: the transition period ends on 31 December 2020, but we still don’t know if…
Read moreAlthough the UK’s departure from the EU is set, political discussions are continuing to secure some form of deal. With the date getting closer amidst the pandemic, the uncertain outcome has lead the Government to warn businesses to be ready for either a ’new deal’, meaning a potential agreement on trade and future relations, or no deal.
Read moreCOVID-19 has turned our lives upside down, changing everything from the way we socialise and work through to how we shop, with a common thread being the increased use of technology. In times of stress or change, having a real connection with the people you do business with – both clients and colleagues – is more important than ever.
Read moreFor Advisers, wealth platforms are strategically important to the way their businesses run; to be successful they have to meet three fundamental needs
Read moreThe last six months have seen an unprecedented but much-needed increase to the levels of government spending in the UK, to rise to the challenges of Covid-19. The image of Rishi Sunak taking to the stand to announce monumental measures to try to support the economy, businesses and workers is almost as memorable as Boris addressing the nation to tell us we were locking down…
Read moreETFs celebrate their 30th birthday in this year with the first successful ETF having been launched in Canada in March 1990. The global ETF market is growing fast, reaching $6.35 trillion at the end of December 2019 – a very significant rise from $4.3 trillion in 2017…
Read moreWith the unprecedented events of 2020 ongoing and the environment for acquiring new clients still challenging due to the COVID 19 restrictions, we’ve been working with some of our advisory…
Read moreWe are living in very challenging times. That’s all relative of course as those on the frontline leading the fight against COVID-19 are really having it rough and in comparison,…
Read moreMarkets In the midst of surging fears of coronavirus, there have been extreme moves in the markets for several weeks: Volume: Trading volumes in all asset classes spiked when the…
Read moreCapital Gains Tax can sometimes feel like a punishment for good performance, but there are definite advantages to taking CGT allowance into consideration.
Read moreAs the ban on contingent charging for Defined Benefit transfers goes through the motions of consultancy with the FCA, it looks extremely likely that the ban will end up being…
Read moreWho holds the cards to win this important vote? In the last month, with the election and Brexit looming, the news has been flooded with details of manifestos, spending plans…
Read moreAdvice costs money…and so it should. Good quality advice is key to a client’s retirement planning, but will they see it that way when faced with an upfront cost? With…
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