Industry Trends On Exposure To China

by | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive

The following article is another industry professional decreasing their exposure to China http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/investments/cazenove-decreases-china-exposure/1055400.article . I hold a personal view that China is higher risk than is generally thought. If you...

Liquidity Risk & Investments

by | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive

I have recommended to some of my clients that they invest in corporate bond funds. They have been very popular over the past year owing to the poor returns on Bank and Building Society cash accounts. The following article is unsettling reading...

HMRC’s Powers

by | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive

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...

The FSA Ban & Fine of Former HBOS Director

by | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive

The FSA has received a lot of media attention for fining and banning Peter Cummings from holding a senior position at an FSA regulated company. In a capitalist system some businesses will take higher levels of risk with the aim of earning higher returns. The question...

Tesco Shaking Up The Best Fixed Rate Mortgage Market

by | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive

I am pleased Tesco Bank has come into the mortgage market. The new 2 year fixed rate mortgage could be one of the best fixed rate mortgage deals out in the market. I hope Tesco and other Supermarket groups really shake things up with some new competition.rnrnThis...