Too many cooks, not enough accountability
The horse meat in beef products scandal appears to be escalating, with the news last week that some beef products...
We use too much jargon in financial services
Last night I was a guest at the Professional Adviser Awards 2013 which took place at the London Hilton on...
No more economic stimulus, for now
The Bank of England has decided against a further round of economic stimulus, for now. At the latest meeting of...
The difference between gambling and investing
The current hot topic in Cranleigh is about the relocation of a betting shop to a more prominent position in...
New forecasts for UK & global growth
The National Institute of Economic and Social Research has published new forecasts for the UK and global economies, suggesting that...
The importance of diversification
We talk a lot about the importance of diversification and asset allocation with our clients at Informed Choice. Spreading an...
No married couples tax break
The BBC was reporting this weekend that the Chancellor will not be introducing a tax break for married couples in...
Equities finish strong in 2012
The latest figures from the Investment Management Association (IMA) show that equity funds outsold fixed income in each of the...
Facebook and a failed tech bubble
In a move that probably only surprised investors who bought Facebook shares, the social networking platform has announced a sharp...
Are Frontier Markets the future Emerging Markets?
A recurring question in the investment community is whether frontier markets will become the future emerging markets. We have touched...