Market Commentary 2022 – Quarter 4
A look at the last quarter of 2022 and the end of a challenging year for investors. Quarterly highlights include: Economic growth data in the US, Eurozone and UK, reported in Q4, exceeded expectations. Whilst GDP growth forecasts for 2023 continued to move lower in December, the pace of downgrades has eased in recent months. [...]
Adviser Insights From… Independent Financial Adviser Jean Hall, DipPFS
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’ experience as an IFA, but I actually began my career as a Chartered [...]
Planned Maintenance on the Abrdn Platform
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 2023, whilst essential maintenance takes place. As a result, all clients and MPA [...]
MPA Staff Raise Money for Kidney Care UK and Diabetes UK
To kick start the New Year, we wanted to share a positive news story about a fundraising campaign our staff took part in during the autumn. MPA’s brilliant receptionist Liz Allan and her husband Gavin organised a Premier League mug sale and quiz to help raise money for both Kidney Care UK and Diabetes [...]
MPA Spread Christmas Cheer to Local Music Groups
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 the MPA Charitable Foundation. The Sing! Choir in Bentley Heath is a community [...]
MPA Supports The Henley HUB Christmas Lunch
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 is a free event that provides all vulnerable and lonely residents in our [...]
Why are annuities becoming popular again?
The mention of annuities can transport many people back to the 1990s. A once much used part of pension planning, annuities have declined in popularity over recent years due to low interest rates. Whilst these products should be appealing, guaranteeing a level of income for life, low rates have meant people would have to [...]
Adviser Insights…From Independent Financial Adviser Jared Jones, DipPFS
We spoke to MPA former client and one of its newest Independent Financial Advisers (IFAs), Jared jones, DipPFS about qualifying as an IFA in just 12 months, taking a holistic approach to finances and why we still have reasons to be positive despite the current climate. How did you get into financial services? “You [...]
Festive Friday – MPA Out of Office 2nd December
On Friday 2nd December the MPA offices will be closed for the day, as the Company gets together for its annual Christmas party and celebrates a successful, if challenging, year. Our normal hours will resume on Monday 5th December 2022 from 9.00am until 5.00pm. Should you require any assistance, please feel free to call [...]