How to make gifts to a charity, family and friends Aside from regular Christmas presents, this year you may be considering giving money or other assets with a view to Inheritance Tax planning this festive season.
Tighter Times
Equity markets have continued their recent see-saw pattern. Global equities fell some 1.5% last week, after a gain of 3% the previous one, and are down a further 1-2% this … Read More
Festive gifts that teach children the value of money
Why parents should look to Christmas investment gifts instead of toys Have you thought about gifting your children or grandchildren something different this year? Giving them a good start in … Read More
Still Little Alternative
There is often a disconnect between market moves and domestic headlines but last week it was particularly acute. The wave of new restrictions in the UK, along with Boris Johnson’s … Read More
Volatility Knocks
Market volatility has picked up significantly since Omicron first made the headlines the week before last. US equities have seen daily moves of 1-2% most days, with gains replacing losses … Read More
Infection.Inflation
Covid is once again front of mind for markets due to the emergence of the Omicron Covid variant, which is considerably more transmissible than existing strains and potentially quite resistant … Read More
Planning for a better financial future
Have you made sure your plans are still on track? It’s been nearly two years since the first novel coronavirus (COVID-19) case was detected. The economic impact of the pandemic … Read More
Jobs Galore
Global equities slipped back a little last week, posting their first weekly decline since the beginning of October. The pause was overdue and can’t really be attributed to any of … Read More
Intergenerational financial planning
COVID-19 increases desire for sustainable investing for half of UK adults The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has prompted a desire to move into ethical and sustainable investing for more than half … Read More
A Lot of Hot Air
The relentless upward trend in equities has continued with markets edging higher last week. Global equities are now some 2.3% above their September high in local currency terms and a … Read More