MPA to Provide Cash Savings Platform to Clients
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 street bank. Although the cash has been secure, it has enjoyed very little [...]
Fear & Greed – A Market Update from RBC Brewin Dolphin
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 feel greedy and fall when they fear fearful. So, where are we now? [...]
Congratulations, Alan and Nikki!
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 as a trusted adviser but hung up his hat in 2017 to enjoy [...]
Wishing a fond Farewell to MPA’s IFA Gary Decker as he retires
We wish a very fond farewell to our long-standing independent financial adviser (IFA) Gary Decker, DipPFS, in October, as he takes his long-planned retirement to spend more time with his family. In a letter to clients at the end of October 2022, Gary shared: “As many of you are aware from my previous discussions, [...]
Market Commentary 2022 – Quarter 3
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 of interest rate cuts were dashed as central banks re-affirmed their commitment to [...]
MPA Listed in the NMA Top 100
MPA has once again been confirmed as one of the best wealth management companies in the UK following our inclusion in the NMA Top 100. Compiled by CityWire and its publication New Model Adviser, the leading publication in the wealth management industry, The NMA Top 100 features the best companies within the UK financial [...]
Adviser Insights… From Independent Financial Adviser, John McCreadie, DipPFS
We recently caught up with Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) John McCreadie to learn more about building a career within finance, why people are the most rewarding part of his job and how it’s never too late to seek financial advice. How did you get into Financial Services? “I came into the industry by accident, [...]
Are unregulated investments too good to be true?
In short, more than likely, yes. We all know the old adage, if it looks too good to be true, then it probably is. However, sometimes, an opportunity comes along that is easy to get carried away with. With a rise in financial scams being reported recently in the Financial Times and people looking [...]
Adviser Insights… From Independent Financial Adviser, Joe McGovern
We spoke with our Independent Financial Adviser (IFA), Joe McGovern, about finding his calling in Financial Services, striking the work-life balance and his passion for helping every age group to meet their financial goals. How did you get into Financial Services? “I guess you could say I took the long way round. I started [...]