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Due to the rapid expansion at MPA over the last few years, we are thrilled to announce that we have a number of vacancies available for those looking to work in a fast-paced environment, where customer service is paramount. If you are looking for the opportunity to develop your career in the financial industry, [...]

MPA are delighted to announce that they will be sponsoring Earlswood Cricket Club for the 2017 and 2018 seasons as their main club sponsor. Our company logo will appear on the match shirts for all 22 teams in the Senior, Women’s and Junior sections. MPA are delighted to be associated with such a successful [...]

If you are a holder of an NS&I 65+ Guaranteed Growth Bond, the terms may be due to run out and we are encouraging you to review your options as it could result in a significant drop in the interest rate. The bonds that were available in January 2015 and offered a 4% return [...]

There has been a lot of comment and adverse publicity in the press about the treatment of British Steel pensioners and their pension options, so I thought I would contribute to the debate. It seems that Tata Steel (owners of British Steel) came to an agreement with the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) to help [...]

The office will be closed from 1pm on Friday 22nd December until Tuesday 2nd January 2018. Should you have any urgent enquiries over this period, please contact our Managing Director Phil McGovern on 07540 780 163 and he will be in touch at the earliest opportunity. Alternatively, you are welcome to email your adviser and they [...]

The Finance Act (No.2) was passed on 16th November 2017 and introduced Pension Advice Vouchers, a new salary sacrifice benefit that can save an employee up to £310 pa in tax and national insurance. This non-taxable benefit enables employers to reimburse employees for costs incurred through receiving pension advice from a registered financial adviser, up [...]

Christmas came early this year here at MPA as the staff looked to raise money for the Birmingham Children's Hospital. From light-up Reindeer to Mrs Claus, everybody got into the festive spirit by sporting their very best Christmas jumpers and raised £60 for a great cause. Well done everyone!

The MPA team are delighted to congratulate our youngest adviser, Chris Wheeler on reaching chartered status and becoming a fellow of the PFS, making him one of three members of the company to attain the chartered status. The chartered status represents a high standard of professionalism, education and ethical behaviour which MPA prides itself [...]

  MPA 10th Dinner CelebrationVillage Hotel, Shirley, Solihull   We at MPA are both delighted and at the same time saddened to officially announce the retirement our very own Alan Gillett.  After a long and prosperous MPA career, spanning 14 years, he has decided that it is the right time to step [...]