Proposed New Wealth Taxes

by | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive

The Liberal Democrats are unwise to even suggest new wealth taxes. Council Tax and Inheritance Tax are two of the most unpopular taxes in the UK. The very wealthy avoid inheritance tax primarily by leaving the UK, or by paying for first rate inheritance tax planning...

The Proven Benefit of Lenders Working with Mortgage Brokers

by | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive

I was very interested to read the following article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/brokers-drive-150-lending-surge-at-teachers-bs/1058306.article lenders which work with mortgage brokers definitely benefit when compared with only offering direct offers. As...

Equity Release & Long Term Care

by | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive

I disagree with the thesis put forward in the following article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/equity-release/nest-style-equity-release-body-could-fund-ltc-says-thinktank/1058764.article The risks involved in financing long term care that I believe it is only the...

The FSA Ban & Fine of Former HBOS Director

by | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive

The FSA has received a lot of media attention for fining and banning Peter Cummings from holding a senior position at an FSA regulated company. In a capitalist system some businesses will take higher levels of risk with the aim of earning higher returns. The question...