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Investment Update - A difficult patch for the global economy

Richard Hitchell

Jun 6, 20223 min read

Investment Update - A difficult patch for the global economy

Financial markets were unsettled in May as the effects of the war in Ukraine along with concerns over inflation and growth dominated...

A fine balance - May 22 Investment perspectives

Richard Hitchell

May 19, 20221 min read

A fine balance - May 22 Investment perspectives

Central banks around the world are trying to tame inflation by increasing interest rates. What are the likely implications for the global...

Are you a trustee or beneficiary of a trust? Act now to avoid a potential fine!

Richard Hitchell

May 17, 20223 min read

Are you a trustee or beneficiary of a trust? Act now to avoid a potential fine!

An important part of the service we provide to clients is to inform them about any legislative changes that affect the products they may...

'Time in the market' vs 'Timing the market'

Richard Hitchell

May 11, 20222 min read

'Time in the market' vs 'Timing the market'

When it comes to investing, you might have heard that time in the market is better than timing the market. Time in the market is another...

May 2022 | Market Update | A changing forecast

Richard Hitchell

May 4, 20222 min read

May 2022 | Market Update | A changing forecast

Markets experienced ups and downs in April as economic forecasts pointed to slowing growth and ongoing measures to tackle inflation. Key...

Richard Hitchell

May 3, 20221 min read

A year in review

Omnis believe it’s important to keep you updated on how they are managing your money, so we're pleased to share their new 2021/22 Annual...

Richard Hitchell

Apr 28, 20222 min read

Embark Platform Upgrade

An update for users of the Advance by Embark Platform. Later this year, your portfolio will move to Embark as part of a technology upgrade.

Richard Hitchell

Apr 22, 20223 min read

Get Savvy Against Scammers

Retired teachers Paul and Mary are devoted parents and grandparents to their three children and eight grandchildren. As their family...

Investment Update - Geopolitical turmoil unsettles markets

Richard Hitchell

Apr 5, 20223 min read

Investment Update - Geopolitical turmoil unsettles markets

The global economy continued to readjust following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and central banks raised interest rates in the UK and...

Richard Hitchell

Mar 25, 20223 min read

End of the tax year checklist

Make more of your money with your adviser, before the end of the 2021/2022 tax year on 5 April 2022. As the end of the tax year...

Richard Hitchell

Mar 22, 20223 min read

Myths About Retirement

When it comes to retirement, there are some ideas that can turn out to be quite different when you examine them closely. We explore five...

Richard Hitchell

Mar 18, 20223 min read

What is capital gains tax?

If you’re selling certain assets of high value or a second property, you’ll probably have to pay capital gains tax on your profits....

Richard Hitchell

Mar 16, 20223 min read

What does a financial adviser do?

A financial adviser can help with your investment goals, but they can also offer many more ways to understand and make the most of your...

Investment Update - A Volatile Period for Markets

Richard Hitchell

Mar 4, 20222 min read

Investment Update - A Volatile Period for Markets

High inflation, disappointing earnings results from some tech companies and Russia’s invasion in Ukraine caused turbulence for the...

An update on current geopolitical tensions

Richard Hitchell

Feb 24, 20223 min read

An update on current geopolitical tensions

The situation in eastern Europe has escalated with news this morning that Russia has launched an invasion of Ukraine. The current...

Richard Hitchell

Feb 9, 20222 min read

Reckless Caution Is Costing Savers

New research from The Openwork Partnership, one of the UK’s largest and longest established financial advice and investment networks,...

Investment Update - Shaken but not stirred

Richard Hitchell

Feb 1, 20223 min read

Investment Update - Shaken but not stirred

Persistently high inflation is putting pressure on central banks to raise interest rates, which unsettled markets during the first few...

A Difficult start to 2022 for stock markets

Richard Hitchell

Jan 28, 20224 min read

A Difficult start to 2022 for stock markets

Financial markets have started 2022 on a volatile note as concerns about central banks tightening their monetary policy aggressively...

Investment Update - Inflation and Omicron set the scene for investors

Richard Hitchell

Jan 6, 20222 min read

Investment Update - Inflation and Omicron set the scene for investors

Markets signed off the year amid high inflation rates and renewed concerns over the coronavirus. The Omicron variant of the coronavirus...

Investment Update - Markets shrug off inflation worries

Richard Hitchell

Dec 2, 20213 min read

Investment Update - Markets shrug off inflation worries

Markets performed well for most of November despite concerns about rising inflation but dipped at the end of the month as news of the...

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