by Richard | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive
I found the comments the by the European Central Bank Board Member Peter Praet rather amusing http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/ecb-member-says-debt-crisis-responsibility-with-euro-governments/1050052.article . I think the solution to the Eurozone sovereign...
by Richard | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive
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...
by Richard | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive
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...
by Richard | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive
Anthony Bolton was a favourite amongst Independent Financial Advisors when he ran the Fidelity Special Situations Fund. His latest venture’s results at Fidelity’s China Special Situations Investment Trust have not been so impressive....
by Richard | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive
The following article is sad reading on the state of public finances and the British Government’s budget deficit http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/politics/govt-borrowing-higher-than-expected-in-july/1056599.article The lower than expected tax receipts are a sign that...
by Richard | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive
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...
