Taxing profits

Hundreds of thousands of family businesses face the prospect of paying more tax thanks to a statement hidden away in last December’s Pre Budget Report. To those who have followed the “Arctic Systems” case, this comes as no surprise.

“Emerging” markets

Investment markets can go down as well as up, but looking at last year’s relative performance round the world, it would be all too easy to assume that some markets will always do well.

New Year protection overhaul

The New Year is a time for thinking about long term financial plans, but it is also a good opportunity to ensure that your protection arrangements are up to the job.

New Year pension planning

After a restful Christmas break (we hope) the prospect of another year of hard work faces many of us. So having something positive to look forward to can be a good way of getting re-motivated for the challenges to come.

New Year investment review

However trite comment about New Year Resolutions may sound, the post Christmas lull can be a good time to consider how to allocate your investments for the future.