Pensions – no news is good news Its business as usual for pension saving as the Chancellor confirmed there will be no imminent changes to pension tax relief. The introduction of the new Lifetime ISA (LISA) saving vehicle from April 2017 adds another complementary option to the saving landscape. Other pension news Salary sacrifice is
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With over 90 years of combined experience of financial planning & investing, we consider that it is very difficult and most likely impossible to predict when is the best time to enter or exit the market. The speed at which markets react to news means stock prices have already absorbed the impact of new developments.
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Key considerations for investors: Interest Rates have been so low for so long now although the US Federal Reserve has made the first move by raising rates in December 2016. When will be the next increase? Whilst it is intimated that the UK is someway off the US rises, it could be sooner if the
Read MoreGiven the current theme of global stock market volatility caused largely by the issues that exist in the Far East, we are providing a brief update addressing the current market volatility and the likely effect on your investments. Current Market Volatility There are concerns over market volatility in recent weeks, with the lack of a
Read MoreWith a weak start to the year and a modest rebound in April it is expected to be another year of below trend global growth. Consequently the end of year forecasts are slightly below last year’s 2.7% (GDP based on current fixed exchange rates). Having said that, despite the US economy’s quarter ‘1’ contraction, recent
Read MoreToo often people leave their tax planning to 4th April, which limits their options for keeping hard-earned cash out of the taxman’s clutches. Instead, make this new tax year the year you take control and plan ahead to make sure you make the right choices. Sensible plans Each tax year, there are a number of
Read MoreChancellor nails his colours to the mast George Osborne’s second Budget focused on measures to boost entrepreneurship and support businesses in the UK but he had less welcome news for the country’s banks and oil and gas companies Delivering his second Budget in less than a year, Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne admitted economic
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