by Brian Downton | J, Nov, 2021 | blog, wealth-management
Make the most of your tax allowances by using the different types of ISAs that are available. Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) were first introduced in 1999 and are a tax-free way to save into a cash savings or investment account. There lots of different types of...
by Brian Downton | J, Oct, 2021 | blog, wealth-management
You might be thinking about whether to invest in crypto currencies. We explain why it may not be the right choice, and how to better approach your portfolio. This year has been eventful for bitcoin, with the cryptocurrency reaching a record high and then almost...
by Brian Downton | J, Sep, 2021 | blog, wealth-management
When you see your child dressed up for school for the first time, it’s a stark reminder how quickly time flies. It might feel like only yesterday you were bringing them home from hospital or struggling through their first tooth, but when they walk through the school...
by Brian Downton | J, Sep, 2021 | blog, wealth-management
Most economists expect inflation to pick up over the next few months as lockdown restrictions ease and shops and restaurants reopen. But is this a cause for concern? As lockdown measures begin to lift, financial markets are making their adjustments in anticipation of...
by Brian Downton | J, Aug, 2021 | blog, wealth-management
We explore what makes an emerging market and why they can offer attractive investment opportunities. For example, South Korea is one of the world’s largest and wealthiest nations. Its GDP per capita – which measures economic output divided by total population – was...
by Brian Downton | J, Apr, 2021 | blog, wealth-management
As we slowly emerge blinking into the sunlight from winter, and, cautiously from lockdown (data permitting), there is a feeling of new beginnings all around. There’s lots of reasons to be hopeful, with light at the end of, for what has been for many, an exceptionally...
by Brian Downton | J, Feb, 2021 | blog, wealth-management
Even if you’re on countdown waiting for lockdown restrictions to ease, there’s another deadline looming that should not be forgotten. The end of the current financial year on 5th April 2021 is approaching fast. Spend a little time now on an end of tax year action plan...
by Brian Downton | J, Aug, 2020 | blog, wealth-management
Complex tax-efficient investments such as Enterprise Investment Schemes (EIS) and Venture Capital Trusts (VCT) are a consideration for those who may be able to tolerate a high level of investment risk. EIS and VCT are investment vehicles which encourage investment in...
