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Monday, April 12th, 2010
  • When did you last review your financial situation?
  • Have you assessed your attitude to risk and do you understand the importance of doing so?
  • Do you know where you company pension is invested?
  • Have you reviewed the amount of protection you have or need including life insurance, critical illness cover and income protection?
  • Are you aware of the new ISA limits are are you utilising your tax breaks effectively?
  • What is your current mortgage rate? Could you benefit from a mortgage review if not for savings for piece of mind?

Our free financial review will help you to answer all of the above questions and put you back in control of your finances. We have experienced independent financial advisers who would be happy to arrange an appointment at our offices or at your home,whichever makes you feel more comfortable. They can gain an understanding of your personal goals and plans through to retirement or during retirement and make your investments work for you. With taxes on the increase it is important to make the most of your tax breaks and an effective financial plan can help do this.

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London Stock Exchange Launches Retail Bond Market

Monday, February 1st, 2010

LSE today launched a bond market for retail investors. This has previously been a corporate market with minimum investments of £50,000. The launch to retail customers now means individuals can buy bonds in companies such as BT and Tesco for a minimum as low as £1,000. This market is quite small at sent but is expected to grow. This should help savers who are currently losing money against inflation on cash deposits, invest in low risk bond funds for greater returns. Savers should be aware of the greater risk investing in bond funds although this is typically lower than investing in stocks and shares.

If you are looking to increase your return on cash deposits in the retail bond market or by means of  corporate bond funds which are managed by fund managers, please speak to your financial adviser or call us on 0800 435648 if you are not already a client.

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UK Economy Is Out Of Recession

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

The UK economy has come out of recession, after figures showed the economy had grown by 0.1% in the last three months of 2009.

This was the longest recorded recession since records began in 1955. Six consecutive quarters of economic contraction.

There are some good signs coming through with unemployment figures falling for the first time in 18 months.

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New UK Bank to be launched shortly

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

It has been more than a century since a new UK bank has launched, yet 2010 could be the year of new blood as a host of companies and entrepreneurs look to sort out the banking system by having a go themselves. One of the most promising appears to be Metro Bank, the idea of US financial entrepreneur Vernon Hill. The bank is thought to be on the verge of winning approval from the FSA, and could be launched in a matter of weeks. A report in the Financial Times newspaper stated that it will begin with two branches in London, with plans to open ten more in the capital over the next two years. Mr Hill, who launched Commerce Bank in the US over thirty years ago, will allegedly assume the role of non-executive chairman of Metro Bank. There are already 30 Metro branches…

Source http://www.bridgingandcommercial.co.uk/

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Financial News and Articles

Friday, November 6th, 2009

This months news and article feed News and Articles for Novemeber.

What’s in is edition? Below are some of the articles which may be of interest to you.

Achieving a wealthier retirement

Have you considered your options?

Buying an annuity is typically a one-off purchase, so it’s essential to obtain professional advice to ensure that you can achieve a wealthier retirement…………..

Bespoke investment solutions

Selecting a broad spread of instruments

There is a whole range of opportunities open to an investor wishing to generate extra income or build up a capital sum for the future. If appropriate to your particular requirements, one option to consider is collective investment schemes…………..

ISA returns of the year for the over-50s

Have you taken advantage of topping up your tax-free savings?

If you are aged 50 or over, from 6 October your Individual Savings Account (ISA) allowance increased by a further £3,000 to £10,200; £1,500 of this increase can be saved in a cash ISA……………

Are you an income-seeking saver?

Making the right informed decisions is the key

We provide solutions for the diverse needs not just of our wealthy clients but also of those who aspire to become wealthy, enabling each individual to structure their finances as efficiently as possible………………

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