Pothole Phil Leaves Pensions Alone – Follow Up to the Autumn Budget 2018
As the Chancellor of the Exchequer stepped up to deliver his third Budget speech it was heavily predicted that Pension Tax Relief was to be reduced to facilitate the extra £20.5bn funding, promised by the Prime Minister earlier in the year. Early into his speech, Mr Hammond stated that a few of his ‘star [...]
MPA clients secure another fee reduction with Brewin Dolphin
With the relationship between MPA Financial Management Limited and Brewin Dolphin advancing we have today agreed a further exclusive fee reduction in respect of Brewin Dolphin’s Managed Portfolio Service fee. Our clients can now benefit from an overall saving of 0.05% plus VAT, seeing a reduction in fees from 0.30% plus VAT to 0.25% [...]
MPA Charitable Foundation makes a donation to the core of Henley…’THE HUB’.
Situated in the heart of Henley in Arden, ‘The Hub at Henley’ Community Centre is a valuable facility that serves all members of the Henley community. The community centre is home to ‘The Hub Youth Club’ who’s fantastic work increases opportunities for young people through their youth program. A wide range of activities are [...]
Dave Watson wins two silver medals at 2018 Invictus Games…
We are two days into the 2018 Invictus Games in Sydney and are delighted to hear that Dave Watson has already won two silver medals in the following categories: Four minute endurance rowing One minute sprint rowing With the competition running until the 27th October we are looking forward to hearing about Dave's further [...]
Dave Watson, Army Veteran and Invictus Games medallist, receives donation to assist with Paralympic dream…
Army Veteran David Watson lost both his legs and his right arm when he stepped on an IED bomb whilst serving in Afghanistan in 2010. After recovering well initially, a problem with his prosthetics set him back massively. After a life-changing and costly operation 18 months ago, David finally regained the use of [...]
Denis swaps MPA for retirement…
Denis joined MPA in May 2011 bringing with him over 30 years of financial services experience and a portfolio of clients that he has carefully managed throughout his career, who he deems more like family than clients. Denis is a “true gentleman” and his work ethic and attention to detail is something that not [...]
Predictions for the Upcoming Autumn Budget 2018: Pension Tax Relief Under Fire
Speaking in June of this year, the UK Prime Minister promised the NHS in England a 70th “birthday present”, consisting of an extra £20bn yearly funding by 2023. With an extra £20bn to find, it bodes the question of where this funding will come from. In a 19 page-long paper, Royal London predict that [...]
Death Benefit Nominations…Are yours up to date?
The death of a loved one is an emotionally challenging time for everyone involved and the last thing anyone wants is to be faced with financial challenges and issues. Combatting such issues is easily solved by forward planning. “There are only two things certain in life: death and taxes” This quote by [...]
A special note of thanks from Millie- Mae Hendrie to the MPA Charitable Foundation…
After receiving her donation, Millie-Mae sent us a ‘Thank You’ message using her BrailleNote Touch at school. This is what she said: ‘Good afternoon. Thank you for your donation. It will go a long way to help me buy a braille note touch to help me with my school and homework and with my [...]