By Italian geopolitics expert and Domino magazine editor, Dario Fabbri The evolution of the European Union will depend on two main factors: what Germany wants to be when it grows up and the evolution of the war in Ukraine. So far, the intensification of cooperation among member states – first in the covid vaccination programme […]
The last spring budget came with some good news for those looking to find tax-efficient ways to invest, especially in the pension space. The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, announced plans to scrap the lifetime allowance and to increase the tax-free annual allowance for those investing in a pension. The annual amount that people will be able […]
Watch Moneyfarm Senior Investment Consultant Lily May Sparrow count down the seven retirement planning essentials you need to know. Ensure you’re up-to-date with all the latest pension and tax rules as announced by the Chancellor in the Spring Budget and Mansion House speech by reading our recap here. Lily May Sparrow: Lily started at Moneyfarm […]
At a time in your life when you’re at your most productive and able to set more money aside, it’s prudent to start thinking more about your retirement plans and pension provision. But many Brits don’t realise the shortfall between their actual savings and the cost of their ideal retirement. According to our latest research, […]
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August has been a turbulent month. Both the stock and bond markets have shown negative performance. The Fed has reaffirmed its tough stance on inflation, dampening the optimism of recent months and slowing the markets down. Additionally, the Chinese real estate market has returned to the spotlight with the failure to pay two bond coupons […]
As you approach retirement age, it’s more important than ever to ensure you have your financial affairs in order so you can enjoy the retirement you deserve. But how you manage your pension provision most effectively can be challenging without the right professional guidance. In the UK for example, just over half of over 50s […]
Many younger people don’t start thinking about retirement until much later in life. But with almost half of over-50s (47%) being unsure they’ll have enough for what they believe to be a comfortable retirement, according to our research, and 25% certain they won’t have enough to live the post-work life they desire, it’s more important […]
The “BRICS” (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) countries recently met in Johannesburg for their 15th summit. The five participants agreed to expand the group to include six new members – Argentina, Iran, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Egypt. This has prompted a lot of discussion about the impact that the group might […]
By Moneyfarm’s Chief Investment Officer, Richard Flax Every August the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City hosts an economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. It’s an idyllic location. So idyllic, in fact, that the Kansas City Fed makes it a point to mention that the event facilities themselves are quite austere, still open to the […]
