Topic’s covered this week: Relative calm returns – as does rally scepticism Q1/2016 corporate reporting season: Outlook and relevance UK inflation picks back up but IMF signals ‘Brexit’ is the bigger economic risk Weekly insight: Productivity, economic statistics and other “lies” Personal finance compass For the latest Market Comment please click below: Tatton’s Weekly 15… Read more »
Q. I have an investment bond which has made a profit of £60,000 over the 15 years it has been in force. How will I be taxed on this? A. There is one piece of information missing from your question, which is your income. However, I will try to answer it anyway. An investment bond… Read more »
Topic’s covered this week: The Panama Papers revelations – Morality versus Legality How much risk and return potential do government bonds now hold? Fed minutes – confirmation of Yellen’s dovishness Do the “Panama Papers” signal the end of going offshore? Personal finance compass For the latest Market Comment please click below: Tatton’s Weekly 8 April… Read more »
Q. I am told that the State Pension is changing and that everyone in future will get £155 per week provided they have enough years National Insurance Credits. Does this mean my pension will change? I am 65 and drew my State Pension last year. A. No, if your pension is already in payment it… Read more »
Topic’s covered this week: No April Fool: Positive Q1 2016 investment returns April fool or permanent market truce as global economy ‘refuses’ to change course? US Fed – data or market driven monetary policy? 2 speed UK residential property market & new ONS house price index Brazil’s market rebound is pricing in president D Rousseff’s… Read more »