by Richard | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive
I was disappointed to read that Virgin Money will not be shaking up the Banking industry to the extent I hoped. After reading the following article....
by Richard | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive
The following article is great for people looking for longer term fixed rate deals. http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/barclays-to-launch-its-lowest-ever-10-year-fixed-at-389/1072167.article Barclays is offering a very attractive 10 year fixed rate mortgage by...
by Richard | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive
I was very disappointed to read the following article. http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/brokers-slam-unfair-pricing-as-two-year-fixes-cost-1-more-through-brokers/1069093.article I think the new FCA should encourage retail consumers to take advice from...
by Richard | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive
The following article is a negative piece of information which I think could boad an ill wind for the UK economy. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-24961527 If consumers are less optimistic for the immediate future they will spend less causing a contraction in demand...
by Richard | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive
The FCA’s consultation on allowing cash rebates to continue highlights how poorly executed the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) was in practice. This matter should have been determined from the start of the implementation and not years later. This is particularly...
by Richard | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive
The following article is an interesting read for people who are interested in the Chinese economy and investing in China. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22754725 I have been very sceptical of the ability of the Chinese economy to continue to grow at rates they...
