On June 24th, the country voted to leave the EU. In the weeks following, we’ve seen petitions for a new referendum, David Cameron step down, Boris make a sharp exit, Gove try to sneak in the back door, May take …
Author: Simon
Inheritance Tax needn’t be taxing…
The spectre of the EU referendum has cast some uncertainty over markets in recent weeks, and it’s still too early to tell which way this will go. Regardless of the outcome, one economic certainty is that the UK tax system …
How will Brexit affect your investments?
I don’t know about you but the the inevitable barrage of Brexit opinion, speculation and political opportunism we’ll witness over the next nine weeks possibly frightens me more than the issue itself!
I’ve been asked by a number of clients …
What does the 2016 Budget mean for you?
George Osborne presented us with a few little surprises in this week’s budget. These were pretty positive on the whole, particularly from a personal tax and financial planning perspective…but as ever, the devil will no doubt be in the detail.…
Is it the right time to invest in markets?
Many investors are asking whether now is the right time to wade into markets. This is a fair question given the levels of volatility we’ve seen since the turn of the year.
The FTSE 100 index, a useful indicator of …
New Year’s Resolution? To practice what I preach!
I hope like me you had a very enjoyable festive period and new year with friends and family.
How are those resolutions coming along? I’m not big on these myself but generally find this period ideal for getting some important …
Price is what you pay, Value is what you get?
The world’s most famous investor, Warren Buffett (pictured) has coined many a catchphrase in his time, but “price is what you pay, value is what you get” is one of the most well-known.
I was reminded of these sentiments when …
Weddings, Worry & Money
People and money are odd bedfellows. I’ve advised investors for over 15 years but remain fascinated by the often curious relationship we have with our finances.
Wedding Encounter
My wife and I recently made the short trip from Wimbledon, South …