Q. We are considering making a substantial ‘gift’ to one of our daughters, she is wanting to purchase a house and like many grandparents and parents we want to assist while we are alive and would like to see her get some pleasure out of the gift. My query is about Inheritance Tax (IHT). I am… Read more »
Topic’s covered this week: Dovish ECB announcement buoys stock markets Oil prices back under pressure UK: ‘special relationship’ with China? M&A and Q3 earnings update Bank of England weighs in on Brexit debate For the latest Market Comment please click below: Tatton’s Weekly 23 October 2015
Q. I have had two investment Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) for many years. When I was looking at the most recent statements, I noticed that one has “units” and the other has “shares”. What is the difference? A. This is a straightforward question, and the short answer could be that there may be very little practical difference…. Read more »
Topic’s covered this week: UK state of affairs – inflation goes negative but fundamentals remain solid US corporate earnings fail to excite Chinese economy stabilises further UK banker bashing coming to an end? M&A increases along with the return of the IPO Gold Price Rises to near 4-month High For the latest Market Comment please… Read more »
Q. I am in the process of getting divorced. It looks as though we are going to have to sell our house and divide up the equity. My solicitor says I may get less than half of this, however, because I have a Pension in the Civil Service, but my wife, who has not got any… Read more »
