Waking up to reports this morning of an assault on Ukraine, one’s first thoughts are with potential loss of life and liberty and, sadly, how this may affect the rest of the world. There was an absolute inevitability that markets would fall sharply first thing. This is the result of uncertainty, more sellers than buyers, […]
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You may have seen some headlines recently about the Trust Registration Service (TRS), which was established by HMRC in 2017. The TRS is a register of the beneficial ownership of trusts and new rules introduced on October 6, 2020, extended the scope of the trust register. Trustee clients need to be aware of their obligation […]
It seems that every way we look at the moment, uncertainty reigns. At home, we have the uncertainty caused by rising energy costs, the latest rise in interest rates (now 0.5% following last week’s Bank of England decision) and the corresponding concerns over people’s cost of living. Then, there is the continuing saga surrounding Prime […]
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Looking back at my end of year message to clients a year ago, we were still to face the most testing period of the pandemic and the UK was just days away from leaving the European Union. Despite these substantial challenges, 2021 has been a year when the markets have shown remarkable resilience and investments […]
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Chancellor Rishi Sunak is pinning his hopes on a supercharged boost to productivity to ensure future economic growth. The Budget unveiled by Mr Sunak had more of the hallmarks of former Labour Chancellor Gordon Brown than one you would typically associate with a Conservative government. Rather than austerity, Mr Sunak announced an extra £150billion of […]
Ukraine: Diversified, global approach key at times of crisis
/0 Comments/in News /by EdwardLambWaking up to reports this morning of an assault on Ukraine, one’s first thoughts are with potential loss of life and liberty and, sadly, how this may affect the rest of the world. There was an absolute inevitability that markets would fall sharply first thing. This is the result of uncertainty, more sellers than buyers, […]
Important Changes to Trusts
/0 Comments/in Uncategorised /by EdwardLambYou may have seen some headlines recently about the Trust Registration Service (TRS), which was established by HMRC in 2017. The TRS is a register of the beneficial ownership of trusts and new rules introduced on October 6, 2020, extended the scope of the trust register. Trustee clients need to be aware of their obligation […]
Balanced portfolios key to combating global economic winds
/0 Comments/in News /by EdwardLambIt seems that every way we look at the moment, uncertainty reigns. At home, we have the uncertainty caused by rising energy costs, the latest rise in interest rates (now 0.5% following last week’s Bank of England decision) and the corresponding concerns over people’s cost of living. Then, there is the continuing saga surrounding Prime […]
Season’s Greetings from all our team
/0 Comments/in News /by EdwardLambLooking back at my end of year message to clients a year ago, we were still to face the most testing period of the pandemic and the UK was just days away from leaving the European Union. Despite these substantial challenges, 2021 has been a year when the markets have shown remarkable resilience and investments […]
Rishi gambles on future productivity
/0 Comments/in Uncategorised /by EdwardLambChancellor Rishi Sunak is pinning his hopes on a supercharged boost to productivity to ensure future economic growth. The Budget unveiled by Mr Sunak had more of the hallmarks of former Labour Chancellor Gordon Brown than one you would typically associate with a Conservative government. Rather than austerity, Mr Sunak announced an extra £150billion of […]