Lockdown number 2…..we are still business as usual!…
Following the announcement on Saturday by Boris who has confirmed another lockdown from Thursday for approximately 4 weeks in a bid the save Christmas, MPA wanted to reassure our clients that we very much remain "business as usual - albeit a different location". We have immediately reduced our staff numbers within the office to [...]
Market Commentary – Quarter 3…
Summary Global equities gained in Q3 but regional performances diverged with Asia and the US outperforming Europe and the UK. Government bond yields were little changed, however, Corporate Bonds enjoyed a positive quarter. US shares gained in Q3, supported by signs of economic recovery and loose monetary policy. The Federal Reserve will now use [...]
MPA named in the New Model Adviser Top 100 firms…..
We have today received confirmation that MPA Financial Management Limited have been named as one of the Top 100 Advisory firms in the UK! This is fantastic news and we are very proud of each and every member of staff who works hard to represent the Company in the right way, especially in this [...]
Rest in Peace Chris Lavery…..
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Chris Lavery at the weekend. We are not sure of the circumstances of his death but I am sure you will join us in passing on our condolences to his family, and in particular his three children Chris joined MPA as an [...]
M&G Property Portfolio – Important information on suspension
Yesterday M&G released the following statement about the M&G Property Portfolio; "The Authorised Corporate Director of the M&G Property Portfolio (“the Fund”) has decided, with the agreement of the Fund’s Depositary, it can best protect the interests of all of its investors by continuing the temporary suspension in dealing in its shares. The Fund’s [...]
Brewin remove VAT from their Managed Portfolio Service…
GREAT NEWS!!! - MPA clients benefit from further cost savings. With the relationship between MPA Financial Management Limited and Brewin Dolphin advancing we have today received confirmation from Brewin Dolphin that with effect from 1st October 2020 they will be removing the VAT charge for the Managed Portfolio Service (MPS). This includes both the [...]
Phil McGovern takes on another challenge….
Over the next three months a group of seven Earlswood members are going to carry out a virtual walk/run/cycle from Lands End to John o'Groats to help raise much-needed funds for Earlswood Cricket Club and in turn increase awareness of mental health issues by supporting the charity MIND; https://www.mind.org.uk/ The pandemic has restricted many of [...]
MPA remain “Business as usual”…
Despite Boris' announcement last night, we would like to reassure our clients that we are very much "business as usual". MPA has seen over 75% of its staff members working from home since March 2020, with 25% of our team returning to the office as of 1st June 2020. Following the latest announcement, we [...]
Liz celebrates 10 years with MPA….
Today the office joined Liz in celebrating 10 years with MPA. Phil and Eddie presented Liz with some beautiful flowers and a bottle of champagne to mark the special occasion. Liz has been through so many milestones with MPA and has watched the Company evolve to what it is today. She is a valued [...]