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Richard Hitchell

Nov 17, 20222 min read

Autumn Statement 2022 Key Points

The OBR forecast inflation to be 9.1% this year, and 7.4% next year. The top rate of tax for the highest earners will be brought down...

Richard Hitchell

Nov 4, 20222 min read

November 2022 | Market update

Economic growth forecasts downgraded Following forecasts that economic growth is likely to slow, financial markets rallied on hopes of an...

What the recent Growth Plan and Government U-turns mean for you and your finances

Richard Hitchell

Oct 24, 20224 min read

What the recent Growth Plan and Government U-turns mean for you and your finances

Now that the dust has started to settle, what do the recent announcements, and U-turns, mean for you and your finances? What is still...

Richard Hitchell

Oct 19, 20221 min read

Emergency Statement on Mini-Budget

In the mini-budget the basic rate of income tax was cut to 19% from April 2023. The chancellor has scrapped these plans and it will...

Richard Hitchell

Oct 5, 20223 min read

October 2022 | Market update

Contending with concerns over inflation and energy Markets continued to waver in September amid recession worries and falling consumer...

Investment strategies as you approach retirement

Richard Hitchell

Oct 3, 20223 min read

Investment strategies as you approach retirement

It’s usually a good idea to start reducing the risk of your pension fund as you approach retirement. But it’s important to strike the...

Richard Hitchell

Sep 23, 20221 min read

Mini Budget 2022 Highlights

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has drawn up a package of measures aiming to boost economic growth, helping people and businesses survive the...

Richard Hitchell

Sep 15, 20221 min read

A positive outlook for bonds

With inflation spiralling and central banks raising interest rates, it’s been a tough year for bond markets. Nicolas Trindade, senior...

Don’t let emotions control your investing

Richard Hitchell

Sep 2, 20222 min read

Don’t let emotions control your investing

When financial markets experience ups and downs it can be worrying for investors, which can lead to investing mistakes. Having an...

Richard Hitchell

Sep 2, 20222 min read

September 2022 | Market update

A month of mixed fortunes for markets There was some positive news mixed in with areas of concern for the world’s major economies during...

Covering the cost of your retirement with confidence

Richard Hitchell

Aug 23, 20223 min read

Covering the cost of your retirement with confidence

As you approach retirement, it’s important to be aware of the cost of living and how much income you’ll need to feel financially secure....

Richard Hitchell

Aug 11, 20222 min read

Base Rate Rise

The Bank of England has chosen to raise the Base Rate by 0.5% hot on the heels of raises from the Federal Reserve and European Central...

Omnis Investor Update - The Importance of Staying Invested

Richard Hitchell

Aug 4, 20221 min read

Omnis Investor Update - The Importance of Staying Invested

This short video provides examples to help explain why clients should stay invested during these uncertain and volatile times, when it...

Investment Update - Interest rates rise again to combat inflation

Richard Hitchell

Aug 2, 20223 min read

Investment Update - Interest rates rise again to combat inflation

Market performance in July was strong, as a ‘bad news is good news’ dynamic appeared to take hold. Many investors are reflecting on the...

Can your Pension Sustain your Retirement?

Richard Hitchell

Jul 25, 20222 min read

Can your Pension Sustain your Retirement?

Working out how long your pension pot will need to last – as life expectancy rises – is worth thinking about sooner rather than later....

Trust Registration Deadline - 01 September 2022 - Guide to Trust Registration requirements

Richard Hitchell

Jul 25, 20224 min read

Trust Registration Deadline - 01 September 2022 - Guide to Trust Registration requirements

Trust Registration Service A guide for trustees of UK express trusts Background • As part of complying with anti-money laundering...

Investment Update - Holding steady through a sluggish forecast

Richard Hitchell

Jul 5, 20223 min read

Investment Update - Holding steady through a sluggish forecast

Markets experienced some June gloom in the wake of further interest rate hikes and lower economic growth forecasts. Global growth is set...

Richard Hitchell

Jul 5, 20223 min read

Don't opt out of auto-enrolment

Is opting out of a workplace pension a false economy? Rachel is a 35-year-old charity administrator. When she started her current job...

Richard Hitchell

Jun 24, 20221 min read

Weathering stormy investment conditions

In the face of soaring inflation, rising interest rates and disruption to global supply chains, it’s been a bumpy ride for investors so...

Richard Hitchell

Jun 22, 20221 min read

How your investments are Protected

Periodically, investment markets go through periods of uncertainty. While we cannot control the current market volatility, we can provide...

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