HM Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022
Like millions of people across nation, we are saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. She was an inspiration to many, and a constant in our lives for generations. We thank her for her service and dedication to our Country.
Adviser Insights…From Independent Financial Adviser, Ann Baguley, DipPFS
We took some time to talk to Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) Ann Baguley, DipPFS about a second career after IT and understanding the complexities of funding care in later life. How did you get into Financial Services? “After a career in IT, ascending to management, I’d got to a point that I didn’t feel that [...]
Investment Markets in 2022… A Tough First Half but is it all Bad News?
Don’t get me wrong this year has been extremely tough in investment markets across the globe. Inflation is the biggest issue along with supply chain issues, rising interest rates and certainly rising energy costs. With this backdrop investment portfolios have taken a bit of a pounding. Most portfolios have a blend of equities and [...]
MPA urge their clients to be vigilant…
Security is very important to us at MPA Financial Management Limited and we would like to remind all our clients to be vigilant. We have recently been made aware of a scam within our industry whereby fraudsters purporting to be from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), or law enforcement, are targeting clients of investment [...]
Market Commentary 2022 – Quarter 2
The Quarter in Summary Both shares and bonds were under pressure in the second quarter as investors moved to price in further interest rate rises and an increased risk of recession. Inflation continued to move higher in many major economies during the quarter. Among equities, the MSCI Value index outperformed its growth counterpart, but [...]
Adviser Insights…From Independent Financial Adviser, Ross Bennett DipPFS
Our Independent Financial Adviser, Ross Bennett, DipPFS spent time talking to us to share his route from made to measure tailoring into financial services and why you should always check under your sofa. How did you get into financial services? “I was born in the UK but grew up in Johannesburg, South Africa. I [...]
How will the Prime Minister and Chancellor’s resignation affect the markets?
This week has seen the shock resignation of the UK Government’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, as well as more than 50 cabinet ministers and members of the government. These actions have forced the hand of Prime Minister Boris Johnson to also resign as leader of the Conservative Party and in theAutumn he [...]
MPA Supports Nottinghamshire Down Syndrome Community to Raise £6,700
On Saturday 18 June, the Nottinghamshire Down Syndrome community came together to attempt a Guinness World Record for wearing Odd Socks and play the 5th annual Footprints Cup charity football match, raising £6,700 in support of Nottingham charity, Footprints. The Greatest Dancer winner and Man of the Match, Andrew Self, lifts the Footprints [...]
MPA Featured in The Telegraph
We are pleased to have been featured in The Telegraph again this week. Our Managing Director Phil McGovern was featured in the Money section, providing advice to a Telegraph reader in a Money Makeover. The 3o year old reader wanted advice as to whether it would be possible for him to grow his investments [...]