We spoke to Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) Jean Hall DipPFS about switching careers, striking the balance between work and family life and what she enjoys most about working at MPA. How did you get into Financial Services? “I have 27 years’ [...]
Due to Abrdn (previously known as Standard Life) making continued improvements to their online platforms, we have been advised that all platforms will be unavailable from close of business on Thursday 26th January 2023 until business reopens on Wednesday 1st February [...]
Getting together to enjoy Christmas carols and concerts is a cornerstone of many people’s Christmas. Given that music events were missed by many over recent years, we are proud to have supported two local music groups this Christmas with £700 through [...]
We are very proud to have once again made a donation to the annual Henley-in-Arden Community Christmas Day Lunch 2022 via the MPA Charitable Foundation. Taking place at the HUB @ Henley Community Centre on Christmas Day, The Henley Christmas Lunch [...]
How do the Citywire NMA Top 100 firms manage their investments? This was the question posed to our Head of Advice Joe McGovern recently by leading industry publication CityWire New Model Adviser. Given the turbulence in the market over the past [...]
The highly anticipated Autumn Statement was announced by the new Chancellor - Jeremy Hunt – last week. Growth remained the overall objective, but rather than cut taxes fully, Chancellor Hunt chose to target those who can afford it and bear the [...]
Whilst the low interest rates we have experienced over the past 15 years have been a good thing for those with mortgages and other debts, it has not been as positive for those people with cash savings in a typical high [...]
RBC Brewin Dolphin have used the Fear and Greed Index, published by CNN Business, as a barometer of market sentiment. The fundamental factors driving short term market movements are these two basic human moods, with markets tending to rise when investors [...]
Last month, Alan Gillett – a former (and much loved) member of our team – tied the knot with his long term partner and better half Nikki …at the ripe old age of 75! Alan worked at MPA for seven years [...]
A look back on markets in Q3, when central banks made clear that their priority is fighting inflation. The Quarter in Summary After a rally in July, both shares and bonds turned lower and registered negative returns for Q3. Any hopes [...]
