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By and large August was a good – but unexciting – month for the major world stock markets we cover in this commentary. There were no dramatic gains – Hong Kong was the star performer with a rise of 5% – and two or three markets did their best to do nothing at all, but
Read moreThe changes to inheritance tax that were introduced in the 2015 Budget will soon come into effect, with some becoming the law as early as April 2017. With less than a year to prepare for these changes, it’s important to ensure you know what to expect and that you’re doing everything you need to in
Read moreIntroduction We try to produce a balanced, rational market commentary at the end of every month. The politicians do their best to turn it into a soap opera. Ah well, here we go… When we left you last month the UK had just voted for Brexit. David Cameron had announced his decision to resign and
Read moreThe latest findings of Centre for Cities, a think tank focused upon understanding and improving UK city economies, suggest that London now pays almost a third of all UK taxes. The capital increased its share of “economy taxes” by five percentage points to 30% since the 2004-05 financial year, and now generates nearly as much
Read moreMany predicted before the EU referendum that a vote to leave would have a negative effect on the property market. Now that Brexit is set to become a reality, that has transferred into worry amongst many with a stake in property, which in turn could make the predicted negativity become a self-fulfilling prophecy. But is
Read more‘Short of attacking them with flame-throwers, or impaling them on stakes, it is hard to know what else the Bank and the government can throw at landlords.’ Daily Telegraph, March 2016 The halcyon days of buy-to-let may well be behind us The British continue their love affair with being buy-to-let landlords. After all, with
Read moreThis time last month David Cameron was firmly in place as UK Prime Minister, facing the equally secure Jeremy Corbyn across the despatch box. Both of them were backing Remain in the forthcoming EU Referendum and – despite the occasional flurry of support for Leave – the UK looked set to stay a member of
Read moreWe have had the pleasure of the lovely Sophie working with us for a two-week work experience placement. Sophie is an Ursuline High School student who has just completed her GCSEs and wanted to experience working in a financial services company. This is what she had to say about her two-week placement: “During the two weeks
Read moreOn Friday 10th June, 12 teams congregated at Old Rutlishians Sports Ground for the annual Wombeldon Rounders event sponsored by Hartley Fowler LLP. All teams boasted a mixture of ages; both male and female in what proved to be a fun and relaxing event which allowed businesses in Wimbledon the chance to compete against each
Read moreThe Result ‘I declare that the total votes cast for Remain were 16,141,241. The total votes cast for Leave were 17,410,742.’ ‘I will do everything I can as Prime Minister to steady the ship… but I do not think it would be right for me to be the Captain.’ Two announcements, coming little more than
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