Maximising 2021/22 Personal Allowances
The current Tax Year ends on April 5th 2022. Make sure your allowances are used efficiently, it pays to start early.
Thought leadership
What China’s populist pivot means for investors
Several forces have pushed Chinese stocks lower in 2021, with the authority’s heightened regulatory focus a key headwind. Wren Sterling asked Paul Danis, Brewin Dolphin’s Head of Asset Allocation, to explain the implications for investors. What’s going on in China? The Chinese authorities shocked markets last autumn by pulling the IPO of Ant Group a [...]
How can you calculate the value of a pension?
Here’s the bad news: working out the value of a pension isn’t straightforward! It depends on the type(s) of pensions you have and when you want to retire, among many other things. In this article, we'll talk about the types of pension you could have, how their values are calculated, how you can get a [...]
Devil in the detail on care tax rise
It took a pandemic to sort out care funding. At least that’s what the Government will be hoping that’s how the public will view it, rather than a couple of broken promises on the Triple Lock and raising National Insurance Contributions (NICs). The Prime Minister said: “You can’t fix the Covid backlogs, without giving the […]
Bubbles, Instagram Influencers and DIY Investors
First-time investors intrigued by the GameStop bubble can find out more about what investing is really about.
Should we be worried about inflation?
What is inflation and how is it affecting our finances in 2021? Those of us saving for retirement could be affected more than others.
Protect, reward, retain your employees
In the wake of the pandemic – is it time to review the healthcare benefits you offer your staff?
6 steps to your estate planning
If you haven’t started – or if you haven’t written it down – this checklist will help get your thoughts in order.
Why now is a great time to review your finances
We've all had a chance to reflect on the things that are important to us. How have your goals changed recently? Nick talks to Steve Hudson, Independent Financial Adviser, about why now could be a good time to review your finances.