by Richard | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive
Following reading this article http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-24983178 I hope the fund management industry starts using its powers to curb excessive increases in top management remuneration. The expense of senior management in UK quoted companies will make us...
by Richard | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive
I hope the net out flows from M&G are limited to M&G and are not indicative of the investment industry. The UK’s savings ratio is far too low and needs to increase. In the age of relatively high inflation compared with the last 20 years those on fixed...
by Richard | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive
The following article is a pleasing read for IFAs who are also qualified mortgage brokers in London. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22727077 The rising number of approved mortgages is an encouraging sign and I hope the positive news from the sector...
by Richard | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive
I would like to lend my full support the Which?’s campaign to persuade the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to use its regulatory powers to prevent the use expensive non geographical numbers by FCA regulated companies. The large companies do not need revenues from...
by Richard | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive
The consultation mentioned in the following article by HMRC is hardly worth the cost of the consultation. http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/hmrc-consults-on-pulling-mortgage-interest-relief-for-home-income-plan-borrowers/1074039.article According to the...
by Richard | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive
After reading the following article it is a wise precaution to buy travel insurance even if you have a European Health Insurance Card. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22714147 Most travel insurance policies are not expensive compared with other types of...