A Good Sign For The Mortgage Market

I am delighted that Virgin Money has started a process of securitisation for UK prime residential mortgages. I hope this is a sign that the bond market has confidence in UK mortgage lenders and British Banking institutions. I hope it will make my life as an IFA and...

Today’s Blog

I became very angry when I read this article. http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/fsas-turner-slams-massively-negative-shadow-banking-system/1050056.article I could not disagree with Lord Turner more in his analysis. The problem with the securitisation was the...

HMRC’s Powers

The following article is a chilling read http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/treasury-eyes-adviser-role-in-tax-avoidance-crackdown/1055077.article . The powers HMRC are trying to grab are far too intrusive. I would suggest the Government spend more time draft...

Holding Banks To A Proper Standard

I was pleased to read the FSA is holding Banks to a proper standard. If customers are paying for a bank account with lots of features with insurance policies, it is a necessity that they cross check that the paying customer is getting good value for money and can or...

Contesting NHS Refusal To Fund Nursing Home Fees

Will you lose out if you do not act by 30th September 2012?rnrnDeadlines apply if you want to contest a past refusal of NHS fully funded healthcare for a relative.rnrnThere is information on our website about Nursing Home Fees. A person in a nursing home may miss out...