Will the Bank of England stop targeting inflation?
It’s all change at the Bank of England next year. Current governor Mervyn King is stepping aside and being replaced...
Fixed income in 2013
It’s that time of the year again when fund managers start making predictions for the next twelve months. Investors can...
How much do you need to be financially comfortable?
Having some cash in the bank can provide a degree of financial comfort for most people. Some new research from...
Investors get an early (unwanted) Christmas present from Europe
Just when you thought the eurozone sovereign debt crisis was under control, Italy goes and spoils it for everyone. The...
Should you stick with a fund when the manager retires?
When a fund manager announces his retirement or suddenly departs, investors are often left wondering whether they should hold the...
Banks still ‘pushing products’
In a story that will come as no surprise to anyone who has encountered a ‘financial adviser’ at a bank,...
Things you might hear an IFA say in 2013
The Retail Distribution Review (RDR) being introduced on 31st December 2012 should result in a more professional financial advice sector....
What do we expect to see in the Autumn Statement?
It’s the Autumn Statement tomorrow, with Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne delivering his pre-Budget report to the House of...
Seek advice or go it alone?
When it comes to investing your money, you face a choice. You can either seek professional advice before making investment...
Start of an equity bull market?
As we approach the end of the year and the FTSE 100 continues to rest below the psychologically important 6,000...