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Investing or saving?
Saving money is a great way to prepare for unexpected expenses and investing your money can have the potential for higher growth than...
Richard Hitchell
Feb 22, 20233 min read


February 2023 | Market update
Renewed hopes for the new year Further falls in the rate of inflation and China’s decision to relax its Covid restrictions lifted the...
Richard Hitchell
Feb 6, 20232 min read


Omnis 2023 Investment Outlook
The Omnis’ 2023 Investment Outlook is now available. Following what has been one of the most challenging years for investors, the focus...
Richard Hitchell
Jan 30, 20231 min read


Omnis Investment Perspective | A better year ahead for gilts
With a recession looming, UK government bonds (gilts) should deliver positive returns in 2023 following a challenging year of...
Richard Hitchell
Jan 23, 20232 min read


Key Dates For Your Finances 2023
As we say goodbye to 2022 and welcome 2023, now’s the perfect time to make sure you’re fully prepared for the financial year ahead. To...
Richard Hitchell
Jan 11, 20232 min read


January 2023 | Market update
Inflation begins to cool as rates continue to rise Central banks continued to increase interest rates although there were encouraging...
Richard Hitchell
Jan 9, 20232 min read


Are you making the most of your ISAs?
You are unable to carry any unused allowances over into the 2023-2024 tax year. If you are unsure on what ISAs are available to you and...
Richard Hitchell
Jan 4, 20233 min read


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...
Richard Hitchell
Dec 2, 20222 min read


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...
Richard Hitchell
Nov 17, 20222 min read


November 2022 | Market update
Economic growth forecasts downgraded Following forecasts that economic growth is likely to slow, financial markets rallied on hopes of an...
Richard Hitchell
Nov 4, 20222 min read


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...
Richard Hitchell
Oct 24, 20224 min read


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...
Richard Hitchell
Oct 19, 20221 min read


October 2022 | Market update
Contending with concerns over inflation and energy Markets continued to waver in September amid recession worries and falling consumer...
Richard Hitchell
Oct 5, 20223 min read


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...
Richard Hitchell
Oct 3, 20223 min read


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...
Richard Hitchell
Sep 23, 20221 min read


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...
Richard Hitchell
Sep 15, 20221 min read


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...
Richard Hitchell
Sep 2, 20222 min read


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...
Richard Hitchell
Sep 2, 20222 min read


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....
Richard Hitchell
Aug 23, 20223 min read


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...
Richard Hitchell
Aug 11, 20222 min read
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