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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
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...
Richard Hitchell
Aug 4, 20221 min read
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...
Richard Hitchell
Aug 2, 20223 min read
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....
Richard Hitchell
Jul 25, 20222 min read
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...
Richard Hitchell
Jul 25, 20224 min read
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...
Richard Hitchell
Jul 5, 20223 min read
Don't opt out of auto-enrolment
Is opting out of a workplace pension a false economy? Rachel is a 35-year-old charity administrator. When she started her current job...
Richard Hitchell
Jul 5, 20223 min read
Weathering stormy investment conditions
In the face of soaring inflation, rising interest rates and disruption to global supply chains, it’s been a bumpy ride for investors so...
Richard Hitchell
Jun 24, 20221 min read
How your investments are Protected
Periodically, investment markets go through periods of uncertainty. While we cannot control the current market volatility, we can provide...
Richard Hitchell
Jun 22, 20221 min read
Investment Update - A difficult patch for the global economy
Financial markets were unsettled in May as the effects of the war in Ukraine along with concerns over inflation and growth dominated...
Richard Hitchell
Jun 6, 20223 min read
A fine balance - May 22 Investment perspectives
Central banks around the world are trying to tame inflation by increasing interest rates. What are the likely implications for the global...
Richard Hitchell
May 19, 20221 min read
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