Greater volatility, greater opportunities?
Markets have been volatile lately in reaction to an increasingly uncertain world. Despite this uncertainty, higher interest rates have improved bond yields, making them potentially more attractive for investors. It’s impossible to make the correct decision every time,...
Spending Review – are wealth taxes on the horizon?
Major pledges included £113 billion in capital funding for infrastructure projects. Defence and health saw healthy boosts to their budgets. Overall, the government has committed to £300 billion in future spending. But could the cost of meeting those pledges have...
Build your business on solid foundations – don’t overlook the business basics of management and control
Louis Cooper, Board, Governance and Risk Advisor at Elephants Child, provides insight and a range of practical ideas that business owners need to consider as they take forward-looking steps to business expansion. Understand the need for good governance principles and...
What is the seven year rule in Inheritance Tax?
If you want to gift your family more than £3,000, you will need to survive for seven years after making the gift, otherwise it could potentially be liable for inheritance tax (IHT). Structuring your gifting over the longer term and making full use of your annual...