Descartes’ phrase “I think therefore I am” implies that our ability to think and rationalise is the only undeniable proof of existence. By thinking, I think he meant self-awareness. It is enjoyable,…
As we approach 2018, the global economy is maintaining strong momentum. In the US, a robust economy is boosting consumer confidence which rose to a 17-year high in November. This may result in higher…
I recently overheard a conversation that made me think that when investment purists debate their preference for fundamental or technical analysis they miss the point. Using the two in combination is…
We view the Budget as being broadly positive on the basis that existing tax reliefs and holding periods for EIS are unchanged. The reliefs on income tax, capital gains tax and inheritance tax…
This Budget was heavily flagged to be about helping young people, and one area where young people are undoubtedly worse off than today’s retirees is in their pension prospects. The Chancellor missed…
Post-election Budgets tend to be characterised by big sweeping changes which generate lots of income for the government to use ahead of the next election. But this one is bound to be different.…
UK banks, brokers, and fund managers are currently struggling with this EU legislation (‘Markets in Financial Instruments Directive’ to give its full title) , which comes into effect for European…
