Today’s Blog

by | 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...

The Chinese Economy & Fund Manager

by | 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...

A Partial Victory

by | 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...

Respect To Independent Financial Advisors

by | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive

I was very pleased to read the following article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/martin-wheatley-industry-can-learn-from-ifas/1061470.article I am pleased by the respectful tone that the Financial Conduct Authority’s Chief Executive designate has towards...

The Myth Of Free Banking

by | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive

I was pleased to read the following article which quote research completed by consumer protection campaigners Which? http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/which-calls-on-fca-to-clamp-down-on-bank-charges/1056586.article I have believed the concept of free banking...