What’s in your shopping basket?
A review of the price inflation ‘shopping basket’ reveals some interesting new inclusions, such as smartphone apps and dating agency fees. We explain how price inflation is calculated.
What does ‘independent’ really mean?
Mar 15, 2011
We explain what ‘independent’ really means in the context of financial advice and how this will change when new regulations are introduced on 31st December 2012.
Our Budget 2011 Wishlist
Mar 14, 2011
Ahead of the Budget next week, we asked our team of Financial Planners what measures they would like to see announced by George Osborne on Wednesday 23rd March 2011.
Market numbers: Friday 11th March 2011
Mar 12, 2011
The FTSE 100 index of leading UK company shares finished the week at 5,828.67, down 16.62 points or -0.28% on the day and down 163.08 points (-2.72%) over the week.
Bogus FSCS callers & Keydata victims
Mar 11, 2011
There is a risk that some investors in Keydata will become victims of fraud a second time after the Keydata Victims Group warns bogus callers are targeting these investors.
Briefing Note: Public Sector Pension Reform
Mar 10, 2011
We have published a new briefing note today, looking at the Public Sector Pension Reform proposals made by Lord Hutton.
Interest rates on hold again
Mar 10, 2011
The Bank of England has announced that interest rates will remain on hold at the historic low of 0.5%.
Hutton review: Work longer, contribute more
Mar 10, 2011
An independent review of pensions carried out by Labour peer Lord Hutton has concluded that public sector employees should work for longer and contribute more.
Treasury Select Committee vs Financial Services Authority
Mar 9, 2011
This afternoon saw the Treasury Select Committee receive evidence from two senior members of the Financial Services Authority (FSA) in respect of the Retail Distribution Review.
A co-manager for Harker & Edwards for GLG Japan
Mar 9, 2011
It is being reported today that GLG has recruited Jeffrey Atherton as senior portfolio manager for their flagship GLG Japan CoreAlpha fund.
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