by Richard | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive
The following article is very interesting. http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/high-court-rules-against-fscs-in-landmark-advice-case/1059555.article I agree with the Court’s ruling. I sincerely hope the fines which the FSA should levy against the unscrupulous...
by Richard | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive
I was very disappointed to learn of Met Life’s decision to leave the Fixed Term Annuity Market. Fixed Term Annuities appeal to many younger retirees who think the interest rate cycle will change over the next few years and couple with being older hope to receive a...
by Richard | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive
I am very concerned that there will be more quantative easing which will lead to inflation and poor investment returns, especially for older baby boomers planning to buy an annuity in the near future, following the comments from the Head of the IMF. I think the...
by Richard | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive
I was delighted to read the following article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/equity-release/hodge-lifetime-considering-drawdown-lifetime-mortgage-launch/1057602.article Increasing competition in the market for drawdown life time mortgages is most welcome as there are...
by Richard | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive
The Liberal Democrats are unwise to even suggest new wealth taxes. Council Tax and Inheritance Tax are two of the most unpopular taxes in the UK. The very wealthy avoid inheritance tax primarily by leaving the UK, or by paying for first rate inheritance tax planning...
by Richard | Feb 28, 2020 | Archive
I was very interested to read the following article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/mortgages/brokers-drive-150-lending-surge-at-teachers-bs/1058306.article lenders which work with mortgage brokers definitely benefit when compared with only offering direct offers. As...
