Topics covered this week in the attached: Monetary policy (expectation) dominates Rising UK living standards expected to boost economy Fed’s beige book sees continued us India cuts rates again but outlook is favourable Iranian investment opportunities may soon materialise Ireland seeks to boost growth by luring citizens home For the latest Market Comment please click… Read more »
Q. I run my own company. I have a pension term assurance policy which is due to expire when I am 60 in a couple of months time. I expect to continue to work, possibly until I am 70. Can I do a replacement plan with the same tax benefits? A. Pension Term Assurance is no longer… Read more »
Topics covered this week in the attached: Eurozone green shoots? Greece steps back from precipice UK FTSE 100 stock market index finally surpasses 1999 Tech-bubble high US Fed chair Yellen remains “patient” as economy “looks stronger” German deflation-busting pay Deal – Eurozone green shoots? Personal Finance Compass For the latest Market Comment please click below…. Read more »
Q. My husband, who was 56, suffered a heart attack last year. His employer offers a Group Income Protection policy, so his income will continue to be paid while he is off sick, albeit at a lower level. Can he access his pension fund as well to boost our income. A. Firstly, I am sorry to… Read more »
Topics covered this week in the attached: Markets optimistically await resolution on Greece UK inflation slows as labour market strengthens US Federal Reserve remains “patient” on rates Japanese markets hit 15 yr high as it exits recession Oil prices update: Supplies continue to grow Greece requests bailout extension Insight piece by Steven Kesh Tatton’s view… Read more »
