Charitable giving
11 May 2011
Additional incentives for substantial charitable legacies Measures to encourage charitable giving will be of interest to both the voluntary sector...
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Absolute return funds
11 May 2011
Steadier results through a combination of strategies In the current investment climate, absolute return funds could offer the ordinary investor...
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EIS and VCT funding
11 May 2011
Encouragement to help small companies raise finance There was also encouragement to help small companies raise finance, with the Chancellor...
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Low carbon policies
11 May 2011
Putting low carbon development at the heart of the Chancellor’s strategy for renewed growth Fuel duty The planned rise in...
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State pension age
11 May 2011
Helping Britain live within her means Employees could see their retirement pushed back at least 12 months every two years after the Chancellor, George Osborne...
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National Savings & Investments
11 May 2011
Reintroduction of index-linked savings certificates pegged to the retail prices index National Savings & Investments (NS&I) is to relaunch index-linked savings...
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Buy-to-let
11 May 2011
Solving Britain’s housing shortage The UK is set for the return and major expansion of buy-to-let in the housing market after plans were...
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Pension reforms
11 May 2011
Radical changes announced to the public sector Labour peer Lord Hutton has recommended to ministers that public sector workers should...
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Estate planning
11 May 2011
Tax saving incentives for substantial charitable legacies If you have an estate currently worth more than £325,000, you should plan early...
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How focused is your portfolio?
11 May 2011
Investing for growth, income or both Do you want to grow your capital, increase your income or both? Your answer will determine the type of...
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Gender-based insurance rates
11 May 2011
EU rules against sex discrimination The European Court of Justice has ruled that gender-based insurance rates are unlawful in a move that could lead...
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Is it time to spring-clean your portfolio?
11 May 2011
Picking the right combination of assets will depend on your risk profile All investments, including cash deposits, carry a degree...
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Get your pension planning back on track
11 May 2011
Are you financially prepared for retirement? If you are a 50-something, are you financially prepared for retirement? It is estimated...
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Take a more flexible approach to retirement
11 May 2011
How the new rule changes could affect your future planning As life expectancy rates in the UK continue to rise,...
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Tracing a pension scheme
7 March 2011
How to find lost or forgotten money If you think you may have an old pension but are not sure of the details, the Pension Tracing...
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A matter of trust
7 March 2011
Passing on your wealth to future generations A trust arrangement can ensure that your wealth is properly managed and distributed...
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Keeping your wealth in the family
7 March 2011
Inheritance Tax planning matters In order to protect family and loved ones, it is essential to have provisions in place after you’re gone....
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Unit trust groups
7 March 2011
Choosing which of theworld’s stock markets you want to invest in Unit trusts are a collective investment scheme that enables...
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How much life insurance do you need?
7 March 2011
Protecting your family’s financial security Having the correct protection strategy in place will enable you to protect your family’s lifestyle if your income suddenly...
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Making the most of your investments
7 March 2011
Safeguarding your money at a time of low interest rates During these difficult economic times, one of the tools available...
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