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 [...]
MPA in the Press – Joe McGovern Speaks to Citywire
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 18 months, it has not been an easy ride for investment portfolios. How [...]
Autumn Statement 2022
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 largest burden. This came at a stark contrast to the pathway set by [...]
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 [...]