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Annuities are back in the mix

Wealth Manager Melissa Thorogood discusses the renewed popularity of annuities after some 14 years out in the retirement mix cold. Ongoing market volatility and rising interest rates mean that guaranteed income for life is worth considering again.
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Melissa Thorogood
May 19, 2023
5 min read
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Financial markets defy all odds

Financial markets have defied all odds over the first four months of the year, successfully withstanding interest rate hikes, stubbornly high inflation and a banking crisis in the US.
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Peter Lowman
May 9, 2023
7 min read
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What to do with your inheritance

Looking to make the most of your inheritance money? Wealth Manager Tom shares his tips on how to reduce inheritance tax, pay off your debts, invest wisely, maximise your pension pot, and save for your future.
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Tom Fleming
April 25, 2023
5 min read
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Geopolitical tensions persist

Geopolitical tensions between Beijing and Washington are threatening to derail the global recovery, despite encouraging inflation figures in the US. In the UK, meanwhile, inflation is proving somewhat more stubborn.
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Peter Lowman
April 18, 2023
6 min read
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New Consumer Duty │ Raising the bar

The FCA has announced a game-changing shift in the industry with its new Consumer Duty, and we're ready to embrace it. From communication procedures to staff training, we're determined to raise the bar and set a new standard for quality.
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Petronella West
April 12, 2023
7 min read
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All eyes on oil

As the first quarter of 2023 draws to a close, it’s time to take stock of the markets and see if a strong technology sector has managed to offset the troubles that have hit the banking sector.
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Peter Lowman
April 4, 2023
10 min read