When saving for your future, few options are as effective as a pension. For some, this is just a part of your paycheck, a passive investment in your future that builds as you earn. Others, though, see the pension as a vital ticket to a comfortable retirement and have a goal in mind to reach […]
The Bank of England has, once again, responded to rampant inflation in the UK by raising interest rates by a further 25 basis points to 4.5% – the twelfth consecutive hike. Many believe there is more to come. What is certain is that such monetary policy decisions are likely to have an impact on you […]
Despite the UK economy managing to avoid a technical recession (two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth), data like this offers scant relief to the millions of people grappling with their ongoing personal finance worries. While macroeconomic indicators show growth and appear promising, the reality on the ground tells a different story. Headline growth yet […]
Investing takes experience and expertise. If you are passionate about finance, the books on this list will help you build the skill base needed to approach the world of investing. From personal finance books to more technical manuals, these nine financial literature classics – suggested by our CEO and co-founder, Giovanni Daprà – will cover […]
UK avoids technical recession The UK economy once again narrowly avoided a technical recession today as it posted growth of just 0.1% in the first quarter, making it the worst performing economy in the G7, lagging far behind its major international counterparts. Monthly estimates show that the UK GDP fell by 0.3% in March according […]
Headlines in March were dominated by the bankruptcy of Silicon Valley Bank and the purchase of Credit Suisse by UBS, but the overall picture is more optimistic, with portfolios performing positively. The collapse in rates obviously benefitted the bond sector, but equities also recovered well after the initial crash. Investors have not been overly spooked […]
Key information for end of tax year contributions The end of the 2022/23 tax year is approaching quickly. As such, now is the time for investors to take stock of their financial situation and make the most of their yearly tax-free allowances before they are reset on 6th April. Given the rapidly approaching deadline, there […]
On average, a worker in the UK changes their employer every five years. Gone are the days of remaining in the same role for decades, a social shift driven by young people entering the workforce with fundamentally different attitudes to work than generations past. For a lot of people, this means having pensions split across […]
2022 was a turbulent year and 2023 has begun in the same vein. The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and the buy-out of Credit Suisse are reminders that the financial crisis of 2008 was not a black swan event. Even banks are not as safe as we – or they – might like to […]
