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Welcome to our latest update on the investment market. We take a quick look at some of the key factors that influenced the stock market in December and could continue to do so over the coming months. Once again, geopolitical tensions and sluggish economic growth continued to impact investment markets as we headed towards the
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If you’re trying to get over the winter blues, planning your next holiday can be the perfect way to escape. Whether you’re looking for relaxation or adventure, there’s plenty to choose from. This year’s list of top ten counties to visit from Lonely Planet could be just the inspiration you need. So, without further ado,
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Are you planning to give children and grandchildren a helping hand to get on the property ladder this year? If so, you’re not alone. As younger generations are struggling to purchase their first home, thousands of parents and grandparents are putting their hand into their pocket. But what does it mean for your long-term financial
Read moreThe Autumn Budget delivered at the end of November included changes to how gains are calculated, including the freezing of ‘indexation’ from January 2018. Indexation is a tax relief which means that gains are currently reduced based on the duration of ownership. Due to the severe measures imposed by the government in the last few
Read moreSlade and Wizzard on loop in every high street shop, the arrival of the John Lewis advert and the weather turning decidedly nippy – yes, Christmas has definitely taken hold at this point. If you’re looking for a way to get yourself into the festive mood whilst picking up some presents for friends and family,
Read moreIn order to comply with EU regulations and to come in line with the financial sector’s current agenda for transparency, an online trusts register was introduced by HMRC in June following the general election result. This non-public register will record all trusts both within and outside the UK – including occupational pension trusts, employee ownership
Read moreNovember was a relatively disappointing month for world stock markets, with the majority of the markets we cover in this commentary losing ground in the month: however, the largest fall was just 3% so there were no real disasters. Pride of place went to the Dow Jones index in the US, which was up by
Read more“When I look back on all these worries, I remember the story of the old man who said on his deathbed that he had had a lot of trouble in his life, most of which had never happened.” Winston Churchill Remembering the past As we remember and commemorate, one century on, the
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