The cut in the top rate of income tax from 45% to 40% could see thousands of top earners max out on pension contributions during the current financial year, whilst they can still get relief at 45% on the cost of saving into a pension, according to LCP partner Steve...
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Alok Sharma, COP26 President, to return to India to boost climate action ahead of COP27
COP26 President Alok Sharma will meet with key ministers and climate leaders involved in the implementation of India’s ambitious COP26 commitments. He will visit a solar research facility to see renewable energy generation in action as he continues to press for global...
Saltus acquires Higgins Fairbairn Advisory LLP to enhance London financial planning offering and support long term growth aspirations
Saltus Group has acquired Higgins Fairbairn Advisory LLP (HFA), an Independent Chartered Financial Planner based in London. HFA was carefully chosen due to its well established and respected London presence which will enhance Saltus’ offering in the capital. The...
Net pay pension problem ‘fixed’, but low earners lose millions in tax relief
Following the publishing of the government legislation confirming that 1.2 million low earners will see a boost in take-home pay because it is tackling the net pay pension tax issue, Jon Greer, head of retirement policy at Quilter has commented. He said: “After many...
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Why equity income may be coming back into fashion – AJ Bell
Written By Laith Khalaf, head of investment analysis at AJ Bell The market is a pretty grisly place to be right now, as high inflation,...
Families unaware of benefits of life assurance, says Continuum
Many UK families are missing out on potential tax-efficient inheritance planning due to a lack of understanding around the difference...
“The UK economy has now recovered to its pre-pandemic level, but momentum seems to be ebbing away” – Laith Khalaf comments on the latest GDP figures
Laith Khalaf, head of investment analysis at AJ Bell, comments on the latest GDP figures from the ONS released this morning. “The UK...
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek: 5 tips from Nucleus Commercial Finance’s Chirag Shah on how SME businesses can better support workplace mental health
This article is featured as part of our week-long series looking at awareness and practical advice to support the Mental Health of those...
Latest ONS data shows UK economy shrinking as a result of cost of living crisis – experts share their views
The latest ONS announcement earlier this morning for both Q1 and March GDP data has shown that the UK economy shrank...
FREE Intelligent Partnership EIS/SEIS course worth £195 and 5 hours CPD available to advisers
Last year, Nova Growth Capital ran a sponsored EISA survey for UK financial advisers to find out what the barriers were in preventing them...
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek: Advice firms that support employees’ mental health offer an “enhanced” service to clients, says Beaufort Financial
Gwilym Lloyd Jones, Director of Beaufort Financial St Asaph and Chester: “Working in a service-led profession has many rewards, such as...
Kingswood announces the acquisition of Vincent & Co Ltd
Kingswood Holdings Limited (AIM: KWG), the international, fully integrated wealth and investment management group, is pleased to announce...
Companies committed to cut emissions in line with climate science now represent $38 trillion of global economy
At the end of 2021, 2,253 companies across 70 countries and 15 industries, representing more than one third ($38 trillion USD) of global...
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek: Financial planning is supporting good mental health
This article is featured as part of our week-long series looking at awareness and practical advice to support the Mental Health of those...
Unum’s new Cancer Assist service the latest standout feature of Life Insurance offering
Unum UK launches employee cancer support service for Group Life customers with in-the-moment personal guidance and support for employees...
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek: The Loneliness Of The Modern-Day Founder – ARIE Capital
Written by Ricky Margolis, Investment Manager at ARIE Capital. We work in a fast-paced and often glamorous industry that thrives on...
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