Open letter: Arch cru FSA consumer redress scheme consultation response
Cosmo Gibson Conduct Policy Division Financial Services Authority 25 The North Colonnade Canary Wharf London E14 5HS 20th July 2012...
Choose your bank wisely
Let’s face it the Banking sector is a pretty seriously damaged brand. If they are not in the cross hairs...
Happy Birthday to us!!
Birthdays are keynote days in the year, whether they are your own or that of a friend or relative. Last...
Start with why
We are very good at telling you about “what” and “how” we do what we do, but perhaps less good...
How much due diligence can an IFA do?
We have been doing a lot of bleating in recent months (for good reason I hasten to add) because the...
Annuity rates and poor health
Annuity rates are currently under real pressure. QE, part of the Government plan to deal with the huge national debt...
“Scams flourish as rates hit rock bottom”
A timely reminder in the form of an article in the Sunday Times yesterday; one of the fastest growing “businesses”...
Fence posts & Financial Planning
I waited at home this morning for a chap to come and measure up some fence posts that have broken...
Do I need to complete a self-assessment tax return?
As a Company Director you may not be surprised to learn that HMRC requires me to complete a Self Assessment...
Your Investment Checklist
If you have some money to invest for the future you should consider the following ten point checklist. You may...