Market Commentary 2021 – Quarter 4
Highlights Global Equities were stronger in the final quarter of 2021 as investors focused on economic resilience and corporate earnings. In Bond markets, Government Bonds outperformed Corporate Bonds. Markets began to price a faster pace of interest rate rises in the US. Commodities saw a positive return as industrial metals gained. US US Equities [...]
Progressing from part time pub work to a paraplanning promotion with MPA
Jenny Nicholls joined MPA as a receptionist in May 2014. A recent graduate, Jenny was looking for her first job after university and was working part time in a pub to earn money. Less than a year into her time at MPA, Jenny moved into the administration team to support them while they were [...]
Welcome to 2022 – ‘This is Not What We Expected!’
Its been a rocky start to the New Year on investment markets across the globe. The FTSE 100, (the measure of the largest UK shares) started off like a train and as that is the only index quoted in the news, everyone thought their investments would perform in the same way. Unfortunately, most investors [...]
We are Recruiting!
Are you looking for your next career step with a leading wealth management firm? We are looking for an experienced Administrator to join our team! The role is an exciting opportunity that requires you to have previous experience and to be based at our Henley in Arden Head Office. Overview: Be part of a [...]
5 Easy Ways to Make Your Tax Year End a Success
January is always a good time to consider your existing tax situation. As we near the end of the 2021/22 tax year, in his latest article Independent Financial Adviser Joe McGovern gives his advice on how to make your tax year end a success. A date which should be on everyone’s radar is the [...]
MPA In The Press – Joe McGovern Advises Telegraph Reader
Just before Christmas, we had the opportunity to contribute to the popular Money Makeover series in The Telegraph. We love helping our clients achieve their financial goals and were pleased to offer our advice to Telegraph reader Will Goodwin who wanted guidance on how best to realise his aspirations of retiring at 55, buying [...]
Starting a Financial Plan in 2022
The start of a new year is always a good time to review your finances and plan for the future. In his latest article, Independent Financial Adviser Joe McGovern provides a blueprint of a good financial plan which will aid in achieving your financial goals throughout 2022 and beyond. “Our lives are continuously changing, [...]
Christmas Opening Hours
We hope you are all ready for Christmas! MPA's office will be closed from 12 noon on Friday 24 December 2021 and will re-open at 9:00 on Tuesday 4 January 2022. We wish you all a wonderful stress free Christmas and a prosperous 2022.
Inflation Hits 10 Year High
This week, inflation has hit a 10 year high and in an attempt to curb the rapid rise, the Bank Of England has raised interest rates to 0.25%. In his latest article, Independent Financial Adviser Joe McGovern provides his analysis. As the world battles supply chain issues and travel restrictions resulting from the pandemic, [...]