Crackdown on Stamp Duty Avoidance Schemes

The Chancellor George Osborne, announced yesterday on the BBC Andrew Marr show that he intends to crack down on the abuse of so-called Stamp duty Land Tax Schemes. The Chancellor was referring to the upcoming Budget this week.

These schemes are sometimes

Created on: Mon 19 March 2012 09:57 Last modified: Wed 08 May 2013 12:01

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Pre-occupied with the FTSE 100

First week back and like many people I’ve been catching up with paperwork and numerous spam emails that had dropped into my email box between Christmas and New Year. FTSE investing

I read and article yesterday and whilst watching the news late last night, I wondered why there is so most emphasis put on the

Created on: Fri 06 January 2012 16:31 Last modified: Thu 12 January 2012 12:41

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Tax year is near end

Between now and the end of the tax year.

Well hopefully if you have to complete a self assessment tax return you will have completed and submitted it online. If not you might be in for a shock, fine and interest on the outstanding tax due.

However we have to remember that the 2010 -2011 tax year

Created on: Fri 02 December 2011 07:07 Last modified: Never

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Watch out the FSA!

It could be “all change” at the financial services authority if a conservative government gets into power later this year.

Senior conservative MP’s have confirmed that the role of the city watchdog would dramatically change if they came into power.
If elected banking supervision would be

Created on: Fri 12 February 2010 16:55 Last modified: Thu 01 December 2011 07:03

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Created on: Fri 15 January 2010 10:41 Last modified: Thu 01 December 2011 07:06

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Pre- Budget 9th December 2009

The Chancellor, Alistair Darling will present his pre-budget speech to Parliament on the 9th December

Due to the current state of the UK’s finances it is likely that additional tax increases will be revealed. Tax increases have already been announced in the last budget.

Tax increases in April

Created on: Fri 27 November 2009 12:16 Last modified: Thu 09 February 2012 06:30

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Savings and the cost of Education

A recent report by abbey savings has revealed that over 25% of parents have no savings to fall back on, in the event of an emergency.

Having a “rainy day fund “is an important part of financial planning. Just trying to save a little each month into a deposit account will make a difference and

Created on: Wed 11 November 2009 07:38 Last modified: Thu 01 December 2011 07:07

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Created on: Mon 09 November 2009 10:28 Last modified: Tue 14 May 2013 12:52

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Role of the Financial Advisor

Over the last few years the role of a financial advisor has continually evolved. Additional proposed changes are to come into effect from the end of 2012. The aim is to provide improved clarity, professionalism and higher qualifications within the

Created on: Fri 06 November 2009 07:54 Last modified: Wed 08 May 2013 12:26

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Created on: Thu 17 September 2009 13:11 Last modified: Tue 14 May 2013 12:40

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Created on: Tue 25 August 2009 09:44 Last modified: Thu 09 February 2012 06:36

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When did you last review your ISA investments?

With the current financial turmoil and the global recession still causing issues for investors, it might not seem to be the best time to review your Individual Savings Account Investments or investments.

However, in some respects this could be ideal time to carry out a review. History has shown

Created on: Fri 03 July 2009 14:37 Last modified: Fri 03 July 2009 14:37

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The Future of Financial Services Industry

The Financial Services Authority has recently issued a blue print for the future of the financial services' industry.

The latest consultation paper response called the “Retail Distribution Review” was published last week. The aim of the review is to.

Provide greater clarity for consumers.

Created on: Fri 03 July 2009 08:37 Last modified: Wed 24 April 2013 12:52

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Recession Paralysis

Consumer confidence in making financial decisions without expert advice plummets

The credit crunch and economic downturn has increased the number of consumers seeking professional financial advice according to new research published on February 17, 2009, from Unbiased.co.uk.

34 per cent of

Created on: Sun 15 March 2009 10:49 Last modified: Tue 14 May 2013 12:44

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