MPA reaches for the STARS – STudley Autism Reachout and Support
Autism is a lifelong, development disability that affects how a person communicates with and relates to other people, and how they experience the world around them. There are approximately 700,000 autistic children and adults in the UK. People with autism see, hear and feel the world differently and whilst all autistic people share certain [...]
MPA backs new plans for The Arden Recreational Centre (ARC)…
Exciting new plans have been given the go ahead by Stratford District Council for the building of The Arden Recreational Centre (The ARC), a brand new, state-of-the art multi-purpose sport and community centre in Henley. The ARC, set to open in Spring 2020, will be built on the existing scout hut and sports facilities [...]
Phil reviews 2018 – A Year to Forget, a Tough Year on the Markets
2018 will certainly be remembered as a year of two halves where the first half, kept its head above water and the second half had losses not seen since 2008. In fact only 8% of equity funds made a positive return. Below is a chart of the main sector averages over 2018, with [...]
MPA introduces Ann Baguley…
Ann Baguley joined MPA Financial Management in 2016 and specialises in advising older clients, near retirement and beyond, who need advice on any area that reflects this stage in life. Clients need help with retirement planning, getting the best out of savings, passing on wealth without paying inheritance tax and eventually some will need [...]
Market Commentary – 2018 in review…
Themes: The return of volatility Brexit Trump tariffs and trade wars The rise (and fall?) of FAANG in the US UK: This year one word has summed up the UKs financial news – Brexit. Barely a month has gone by without tumultuous articles and heated debates on the future of Britain outside the EU. [...]
The MPA Charitable Foundation goes one step further to help Millie-Mae…
You may have read one of our previous stories about Millie-Mae Hendrie, a 12-year-old girl born with Leber’s Amaurosis, from Coventry. We were delighted to hear that through our donation, combined with fundraising from her family and friends, Millie-Mae’s parents have been able to buy her a BrailleNote Touch just in time for Christmas! [...]
MPA donates to Escape Arts Christmas Toy Drive…
As we approach one of the most magical times of the year, we ask you what you think Christmas is all about… For us at MPA, Christmas is about spending time with family and friends and treating those close to us. However, not everyone is as lucky as us to have the opportunity to [...]
MPA loses Mike to retirement…
"After 30 years our Chairman and founder Mike Paul has retired to finally take the advice he has been giving to clients all this time. I think he deserves a well earned break and I and the team wish him well in his retirement. From humble beginnings MPA has grown to a firm with [...]
MPA has Christmas covered for the residents of Henley-in-Arden
Christmas is known as the season of goodwill – a time spent with family and friends, a time when many open their hearts and homes beyond their nearest and dearest to spread festive cheer. Henley Churches and The Hub @ Henley are no exception and in true community spirit they will again be [...]