Divorce figures show fall
The latest official divorce statistics show the overall number of divorces in England and Wales in 2009 were at their lowest level since 1974.
Market numbers: Friday 18th February 2011
Feb 19, 2011
The FTSE 100 index of leading UK company shares finished the week at 6,082.99, down 4.39 points or -0.07% on the day and up 20.09 points (+0.33%) over the week.
Review: The new Post Office Inflation Linked Bond
Feb 19, 2011
Informed Choice chartered financial planner Martin Bamford reviews the new Post Office Inflation Linked Bond which goes on sale on Tuesday and offers RPI + 1.5% over a five year fixed term.
FSA, CPMA & now FCA?
Feb 17, 2011
We comment on the news that the Financial Services Authority (FSA) is to be replaced by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), not the Consumer Protection & Markets Authority (CPMA) as originally planned.
Media IFA of the Year Awards 2011 – Best IFA Firm!
Feb 16, 2011
Informed Choice is named Best IFA Firm at the Media IFA of the Year Awards 2011 with Martin Bamford named Best IFA Individual and Best Social Media IFA.
Using a Personal Injury Trust
Feb 16, 2011
Informed Choice chartered financial planner Angela Murfitt describes the uses of a Personal Injury Trust and the importance of seeking specialist advice.
Our response to CP10/29
Feb 15, 2011
Chartered Financial Planner Martin Bamford publishes the Informed Choice response to FSA CP10/29 on the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) and platforms.
CPI inflation 4.0%, RPI 5.1%
Feb 15, 2011
The latest price inflation figures show the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) measure of inflation at 4%, double the Bank of England inflation target.
China overtakes Japan
Feb 15, 2011
China is now the second largest economy in the world, after overtaking Japan.
Europe, sex discrimination & annuity rates
Feb 14, 2011
Informed Choice chartered financial planner Nick Bamford looks at the expected European ruling to equalise pension annuity rates for men and women on the basis of sex discrimination.
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