Unexpected world events which have sudden, material impacts on the financial markets are nothing new. It is important to keep uncertain headlines and volatile moves in perspective by looking back at the equity market’s performance during and after similarly disruptive past [...]
Needless to say that the events of the last several months have caused large scale disruptions to the lives of everyone and will no doubt fundamentally change our outlook on many issues. Possibly one of the few beneficiaries from the enforcement [...]
The Government has announced a new 100% government backed loan scheme for small businesses. This will see businesses being able to borrow between £2,000 and £50,000 and have access to the cash within days. Loans will be interest free for the [...]
'After nearly 40 years experience of working in Financial Services, visions would appear to be the same today as before. Events during this unprecedented time have created opportunities for planning if you remain positive. The good days will come back. I [...]
'My role at the moment is emotional support for clients - its a scary time from a health and emotional perspective and clients are also worried about the dips in the value of their investments. The news doesn't help as they [...]
First of all may I hope you and your family are well and managing to cope with the restrictions necessary to reduce the impact of Covid-19. As the pandemic spreads you may have heard or experienced people close to you who [...]
Monday 20th April 2020, marks a day in history for the US oil price as the price per barrel closes at a negative value, as the knock-on effects of the coronavirus pandemic continue to hamper the world’s economy. The West Texas [...]
The Self-Employed Income Support scheme will allow you to claim a taxable grant worth 80% of your trading profits up to a maximum of £2,500 a month. It will be available for 3 months, but may be extended. The grant will [...]
The RAF plane carrying much needed personal protective equipment (PPE) from Turkey finally touched down at RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire, in the early hours of today, three days after it was promised. It is believed that the plane was only carrying [...]
Within minutes of the U.K. government’s furlough scheme going live it was targeted by opportunistic hackers impersonating the country’s tax collection website. Hundreds of phishing emails landed in peoples inboxes inviting them to click on a link that takes them to [...]
