Our approach to risk management
Informed Choice managing director and chartered financial planner Martin Bamford was quoted extensively in an article in Professional Adviser magazine today, talking about how we approach risk management.
Should you still take tax-free cash?
Informed Choice chartered financial planner Martin Bamford looks at Treasury proposals to increase the tax on pension death benefits from 35% to 55%.
What the new funds are doing
New research from Defaqto has found an increased use of derivatives in new fund launches this year and also more funds not investing solely in the UK.
NS&I Savings Certificates withdrawn from sale
National Savings & Investments have withdrawn their Savings Certificates for sale with immediate effect.
Market numbers: 16th July 2010
The FTSE 100 index of leading UK company shares finished the week at 5,158.85, down 52.44 points or -1.01% on the day and up 25.91 points (+0.50%) over the week.
Pension deficits and whiskey
Drinks maker Diageo has come up with an innovative way to deal with their pension scheme deficit, by producing whiskey for their pension fund that will mature in time to cover the cost of the deficit!
Webcasts in July & September
We have scheduled our next two personal finance webcasts for July and September. Register now for 27th July (Financial Planning for Legal Professionals) or 2nd September (Making the Most of your Employee Benefits).
Low-risk investments with a nasty sting
Informed Choice chartered financial planner Martin Bamford was quoted in the Daily Mail today, in an article exploring the dangers associated with structured investment products.
Time for responsible lending
New proposals from the FSA could see a return to more responsible lending in the UK, with more stringent requirements to assess affordability and verify income before a mortgage is offered.
Market numbers: Friday 9th July 2010
The FTSE 100 index of leading UK company shares finished the week at 5,132.94, up 27.49 points or +0.54% on the day and up 294.85 points (+6.09%) over the week.