Today’s Blog

The following article is interesting about Non-Doms http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/offshore/non-dom-numbers-down-16/1048188.article the interesting point which is missed is what is the impact upon employment and the impact on expenditure in the economy. I would not...

Reflections on Northern Rock

Mr Sants has pointed out the obvious to the BBC in the following article http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-18419434. Of course there were many other ways Northern Rock’s fall could have been averted or mitigated. The most obvious was for the regulator to demand the...

The Chinese Economy & Fund Manager

I share the same concerns over the Chinese economy as Newton Fund Manager James Harries. http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/investments/newtons-harries-chinese-growth-is-unsustainable/1051941.article A further point I would add is that China has not experience negative...

Today’s Blog

I am pleased that the big insurance companies like L&G have a good payout record for insurance policies like critical illness cover. With the payment protection insurance mis-selling scandal, it is important for the insurance industry to show that the...

A Partial Victory

I laughed when I read the following article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/politics/government-u-turn-on-pasty-and-caravan-taxes/1052150.article Even charging 5% VAT on static caravans will damage a British manufacturing success story. I hope the media keeps up the...

Today’s Blog

I am excited about the long term positive benefits of the National Employment Savings Trust. If you are an employer this will come into effect for your business at some point in the future. Why not take advantage of Wexdon’s offer of a free initial appointment to see...