Jolly Jumper Day
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!
Congratulations are in order…
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 [...]
The Legend Has Retired…
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 [...]
MPA Autumn Budget 2017
THE KEY MEASURES AND OUTCOMES AND WHAT THEY MEAN TO YOU, YOUR FAMILY AND BUSINESS Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, delivered his second Budget to Parliament on 22 November 2017. CLICK HERE to download our MPA Budget 2017 PDF
Budget 22nd November 2017
As usual there is a lot of noise in the run up to the Budget which is next Wednesday 22nd November. The Treasury are always looking to raise extra funds and the chatter in the trade press is always around pensions, as this is an easy win for the Treasury. One idea that seems [...]
WM Insurance Institutes Awards Gala Night
Book your tickets now to guarantee your place at the region's glitziest awards for your profession We have built on the success of previous years and increased capacity for the event at the renowned International Convention Centre in Birmingham on the evening of Friday 10th November. You will enjoy an evening which includes: · [...]
Top 100 2017: Check out the third batch from our list
MPA Financial Management, Solihull MPA lays on a private client lunch twice a year for its largest clients and invites industry speakers. Topics in the last year have included death benefits on pensions, long-term care and strategic asset allocation, though apparently the talk on electric carmaker Tesla went down best. Along with newsletters, the [...]
Brum’s the word: Why Birmingham’s advisers are giving London a run for its money
When you think of big, industrialised cities in the UK paving the way in finance you’d be forgiven for having London spring to mind first. But not far behind and 125 miles north is a strong competitor; you guessed it, I’m talking about Birmingham. Despite its second-best reputation with many Londoners, the city has [...]
Defying the Brexit gloom
A tale of two cities – Defying the Brexit gloom. ‘It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness’. If you have as much as glanced the news since the results of the referendum last year, you might have [...]