Miliband on pension charges
There are times when politicians should think very carefully before launching unsubstantiated attacks on subjects where their knowledge and experience...
Slower Chinese growth
The latest economic growth figures in China show a slowing economy, continuing to grow but at its slowest pace in...
The Blades share scam
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is warning shareholders in Sheffield United plc, the holding company for Sheffield United football club,...
Diversification or “diworsification”?
Most investors understand the importance of diversification within their portfolios. Done properly, diversification across the main asset classes can significantly...
No cap on care costs
The latest government position on social care suggests that there will be no lifetime cap on care costs, as recommended...
Informed Choice is 18!
Informed Choice, the award-winning firm of Chartered Financial Planners in Surrey, celebrates 18 years of providing independent financial advice today....
Low gilt yields for years
A leading fixed interest fund manager has said that gilt years could stay at record low levels for years, should...
Income for a “socially acceptable” living standard
A new study from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation has concluded that an average family needs an income of £36,800 per...
Fire up the printing presses!
The Bank of England has announced a further £50bn of quantitative easing, with interest rates remaining on hold at 0.5%....
No Olympic impact on equities?
A new survey has suggested that the London Olympics and Queen’s Jubilee will have no impact on the performance of...