One of the downsides to the ever advancing technology is the ease with which people can fall prey to so called scammers. I heard recently about a fellow professional who was caught out in an unfortunate and, ultimately, expensive sting. He was contacted by email by the scammer masquerading as a client asking him to […]
The Government’s first – and last – Autumn Statement will be remembered for its sensibleness. When faced with a crisis, Ronald Reagan had a catchphrase: “Don’t just do something. Stand there.” May’s Chancellor is cut from the same cloth. Philip Hammond is not about fancy initiatives, meddling too much or tweaking things for the sake […]
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The value of some final salary pensions have risen dramatically in the aftermath of the UK’s vote to leave the European Union. Following the Brexit vote on June 23, UK 10-year gilt yields fell to below one per cent for the first time ever, increasing the cost for so called “Defined Benefit” pension schemes to […]
For nearly 50 years, Dr Anne Merriman has been working to relieve the pain and suffering of those most in need. In 1992, she founded the charity Hospice Africa with the vision of ‘palliative care for all in need in Africa’. After a feasibility study in 4 countries, Uganda was chosen as the model as […]
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Fears that the markets would tumble in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s victory in the US Presidential race have so far not materialised. Like Brexit earlier in the year, forecasts of economic doom and gloom have proven false. The BBC’s economics editor, Kamal Ahmed went as far as describing the initial hours after Trump sealed […]
Beware the scammers
/0 Comments/in News /by Sarah LoweOne of the downsides to the ever advancing technology is the ease with which people can fall prey to so called scammers. I heard recently about a fellow professional who was caught out in an unfortunate and, ultimately, expensive sting. He was contacted by email by the scammer masquerading as a client asking him to […]
Autumn Statement is just what business needs – but heed pension warning
/0 Comments/in Uncategorised /by EdwardLambThe Government’s first – and last – Autumn Statement will be remembered for its sensibleness. When faced with a crisis, Ronald Reagan had a catchphrase: “Don’t just do something. Stand there.” May’s Chancellor is cut from the same cloth. Philip Hammond is not about fancy initiatives, meddling too much or tweaking things for the sake […]
Final Salary Pensions: Values rise post-Brexit
/0 Comments/in News /by Sarah LoweThe value of some final salary pensions have risen dramatically in the aftermath of the UK’s vote to leave the European Union. Following the Brexit vote on June 23, UK 10-year gilt yields fell to below one per cent for the first time ever, increasing the cost for so called “Defined Benefit” pension schemes to […]
Spotlight: Anne Merriman Foundation
/0 Comments/in News /by Sarah LoweFor nearly 50 years, Dr Anne Merriman has been working to relieve the pain and suffering of those most in need. In 1992, she founded the charity Hospice Africa with the vision of ‘palliative care for all in need in Africa’. After a feasibility study in 4 countries, Uganda was chosen as the model as […]
Markets steady after Trump shock
/0 Comments/in Uncategorised /by Sarah LoweFears that the markets would tumble in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s victory in the US Presidential race have so far not materialised. Like Brexit earlier in the year, forecasts of economic doom and gloom have proven false. The BBC’s economics editor, Kamal Ahmed went as far as describing the initial hours after Trump sealed […]