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Planning for tax year end

Don’t sit on cash. How to plan for tax year end. Income tax, pensions, capital gains tax, inheritance tax, savings and investments, ISAs, EISs/VCTs and gift aid.
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Nick Rolf
February 7, 2022
6 min read
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Global markets to 4 February 2022

A challenging start to 2022. Inflation – our new long-term guest. How can we hedge against it? Regular interest rate hikes from the Fed in the offing. Sky-high oil prices.
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Peter Lowman
February 4, 2022
5 min read
Strategic Insights

Smart Health

Big data – already being used to improve healthcare. Virtual reality is already being used to treat patients. Wearable tech and medical devices – this is just the beginning.
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Faye Brindley
January 28, 2022
6 min read
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Global markets to 21 January 2022

Inflation rises across the developed world. World Bank slashes global growth forecasts. Risks galore for financial markets. Don’t panic, Mr Mainwaring.
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Peter Lowman
January 21, 2022
6 min read
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Can you Outrun Inflation?

The start of a new year is a time to stop, take stock and set yourself new goals. Rethink your savings strategy and have a go at beating inflation.
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Nick Rolf
January 14, 2022
5 min read
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Global markets to 7 January 2022

Global markets continued on their upwards trajectory… until Omicron and inflation reared their heads. A once-in-a-generation investment in core infrastructure priorities.
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Peter Lowman
January 7, 2022
6 min read