MPA holds annual Private Client lunch…
On Thursday the 6th September we held our annual private Client Lunch at Nuthurst Grange Hotel in Hockley Heath. We had over 50 clients attend and Jon Prescott from Octopus was the presenter on the day. He covered IHT and BPR (Business Property Relief) which the clients were very interested to hear about. Eleanor [...]
AIM high with tax efficiencies…
The Alternative Investment Market (AIM) may not be as familiar as the FTSE 100 or the London Stock Exchange, but it is important to know about its potential for making the most of your money. AIM was launched in 1995 with 10 stocks, and since then it has grown to over 3,000 companies worldwide. [...]
The Growing Need for Long – term care…
Not only is the population in the UK growing, but people are also living longer now than ever before, therefore the need and importance of planning for long term care is becoming increasingly apparent. Demographic data from the Office for National Statistics shows that the population of the UK in 2016 was at its [...]
Congratulations Joe and Jenny!
It is with great pleasure that we can announce that two members of staff have become Diploma qualified today after passing RO6! Joe McGovern and Jenny Hall have both been working extremely hard towards gaining their DipPFS titles and today is a true reflection of the commitment and dedication that they have had over [...]
Market Commentary – Quarter 2 2018
Main themes – Volatility, political tensions, trade threats, strong dollar Highlights: Despite trade war threats with China the US has had good growth this quarter with strong performance from the tech sector, rising earnings and an 18-year low in unemployment rates. US interest rates have risen once more pushing up short term yields with [...]
The Value of Financial Advice
High quality financial advice helps people to understand the complex rules around certain financial issues, such as retirement and Inheritance Tax, and to make more beneficial decisions with their money. The benefits gained from seeking financial advice certainly outweigh the fees paid. Yet research from YouGov* shows that the value of financial advice is [...]
MPA Charitable Foundation launches its website…..take a look!
After launching the MPA Charitable Foundation in June 2018 we are delighted to announce that the website is now live - please take a look and learn more about the MPA Charitable Foundation and what we hope to achieve; www.mpacharitablefoundation.co.uk 'Inform – Educate – Inspire'
Bank of England raises UK interest rates…
There was big news on Friday when it was announced that the Bank of England has decided to raise interest rates for only the second time in a decade. It has gone from 0.5% to 0.75% , which is the highest level since March 2009. To read the full story please click here - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45043776
MPA acquires half share in Worcester based IFA
Today we are pleased to announce that MPA Financial Management Limited have acquired a half share in Worcester based Suckling Waddington Partnership (SWP) from the retiring Alan Poole... To read the full story CLICK HERE