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Hitchell Financial
- 4 days ago
- 2 min
December 2022 | Market update
Global inflation may be peaking at last Despite the days becoming shorter, there was some brighter news for markets in November. The...
Hitchell Financial
- Nov 17
- 2 min
Autumn Statement 2022 Key Points
The OBR forecast inflation to be 9.1% this year, and 7.4% next year. The top rate of tax for the highest earners will be brought down...
Hitchell Financial
- Nov 4
- 2 min
November 2022 | Market update
Economic growth forecasts downgraded Following forecasts that economic growth is likely to slow, financial markets rallied on hopes of an...
Hitchell Financial
- Oct 24
- 4 min
What the recent Growth Plan and Government U-turns mean for you and your finances
Now that the dust has started to settle, what do the recent announcements, and U-turns, mean for you and your finances? What is still...
Hitchell Financial
- Oct 19
- 1 min
Emergency Statement on Mini-Budget
In the mini-budget the basic rate of income tax was cut to 19% from April 2023. The chancellor has scrapped these plans and it will...
Hitchell Financial
- Oct 5
- 3 min
October 2022 | Market update
Contending with concerns over inflation and energy Markets continued to waver in September amid recession worries and falling consumer...
Hitchell Financial
- Oct 3
- 3 min
Investment strategies as you approach retirement
It’s usually a good idea to start reducing the risk of your pension fund as you approach retirement. But it’s important to strike the...
Hitchell Financial
- Sep 23
- 1 min
Mini Budget 2022 Highlights
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has drawn up a package of measures aiming to boost economic growth, helping people and businesses survive the...
Hitchell Financial
- Sep 15
- 1 min
A positive outlook for bonds
With inflation spiralling and central banks raising interest rates, it’s been a tough year for bond markets. Nicolas Trindade, senior...
Hitchell Financial
- Sep 2
- 2 min
Don’t let emotions control your investing
When financial markets experience ups and downs it can be worrying for investors, which can lead to investing mistakes. Having an...
Hitchell Financial
- Sep 2
- 2 min
September 2022 | Market update
A month of mixed fortunes for markets There was some positive news mixed in with areas of concern for the world’s major economies during...
Hitchell Financial
- Aug 23
- 3 min
Covering the cost of your retirement with confidence
As you approach retirement, it’s important to be aware of the cost of living and how much income you’ll need to feel financially secure....
Hitchell Financial
- Aug 11
- 2 min
Base Rate Rise
The Bank of England has chosen to raise the Base Rate by 0.5% hot on the heels of raises from the Federal Reserve and European Central...
Hitchell Financial
- Aug 4
- 1 min
Omnis Investor Update - The Importance of Staying Invested
This short video provides examples to help explain why clients should stay invested during these uncertain and volatile times, when it...
Hitchell Financial
- Aug 2
- 3 min
Investment Update - Interest rates rise again to combat inflation
Market performance in July was strong, as a ‘bad news is good news’ dynamic appeared to take hold. Many investors are reflecting on the...
Hitchell Financial
- Jul 25
- 2 min
Can your Pension Sustain your Retirement?
Working out how long your pension pot will need to last – as life expectancy rises – is worth thinking about sooner rather than later....
Hitchell Financial
- Jul 25
- 4 min
Trust Registration Deadline - 01 September 2022 - Guide to Trust Registration requirements
Trust Registration Service A guide for trustees of UK express trusts Background • As part of complying with anti-money laundering...
Hitchell Financial
- Jul 5
- 3 min
Investment Update - Holding steady through a sluggish forecast
Markets experienced some June gloom in the wake of further interest rate hikes and lower economic growth forecasts. Global growth is set...