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Financial bubbles – great stories but bad investments
Financial markets have a habit of repeating themselves. Every so often, investors become excited about a new technology or industry sector. In response, prices will often rise rapidly, drawing in more buyers and pushing asset prices higher. These price...
The taxable benefits of buying an annuity
Sales of annuities have been rising in recent years, reversing a downward trend.Income certainty, rising interest rates and IHT planning are factors driving increased interest in annuities.Annuity rates are linked to government bond yields and therefore can rise and...
Are we living in a bubble?
Financial bubbles form when asset prices disconnect from fundamentals and jump to unsustainable levels. They have been part of the investment landscape since financial markets were first regulated. Some high-profile voices (Bank of England, IMF) are urging caution at...
Navigating the impact of the changes to tax reliefs for farmer owners
Understanding, addressing and planning for potential inheritance tax liabilities is now especially important for farm owners looking to leave their business as a legacy. More than 6,000 agricultural, forestry and fishing businesses have closed in the past 12 months...