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In the 2016 budget the UK Government announced the introduction of the Lifetime ISA, a scheme through which 18-40 year olds can invest up to £4,000 per year until the age of 50, at which point the Government would add a 25% bonus to the total funds deposited. The Lifetime ISA would be accessed tax-free…
FINANCIAL WEEK IN A GLANCE: KEY TRENDS
Markets closed down significantly on Friday and have started this week poorly. US stocks entered a bear market, Treasury yields spiked to levels not seen in a decade and the Dollar rallied as the fallout from a hot inflation reading continued to rattle global trading already shaken by worries the Federal Reserve will plunge the…
FINANCIAL WEEK IN A GLANCE: KEY TRENDS
A stock bounce reversed in Asia on Wednesday, commodities sank and the Dollar climbed amid ever-louder warnings that Federal Reserve monetary tightening may lead to an economic downturn. An Asia-Pacific share Index shed over 1%, with Chinese technology equities among the worst performers. US and European futures declined as brief optimism from a Tuesday jump in…
Britain Made To Pay for Brexit Vote
Senior British Government officials have admitted this week that Britain will likely need to pay for access to the EU single market post-Brexit. Brexit secretary David Davis admitted in the House of Commons on Thursday that major criterion of Brexit was “to get the best access for goods and services to the European Union”, even…
It’s never too early or too late to start planning for your retirement.
Get started by using these planning tips to help you feel more confident about life after work. Planning for retirement can feel complex and overwhelming. How long will your savings have to last and what sort of lifestyle would you like to enjoy? There is a lot to consider so it can be hard to…
Conflict in the Ukraine – what does it mean for investors?
Events in Ukraine have been dominating the news headlines for the last few days, and have had an immediate impact on economies worldwide. Clearly, first and foremost, Russia’s military operation in Ukraine is a tragedy on a human level. But what does the situation mean for investors – find a summary of investment experts opinions…