United States of America Interest rates were kept on hold in September but we view a rate rise in December as likely. The jobs market is showing signs of strength…
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In a broad sense, indices are used to measure performance of the stock market and by extension the economy. They can also be used to construct index portfolios such as…
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Following the Conservative party conference infrastructure spending is back in focus.
Chancellor Phillip Hammond has outlined tight control on regular spending but is targeting greater infrastructure spending to reignite economic…
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WH Ireland Group plc recently issued an announcement regarding a significant change in its shareholder register.
A strategic investment is being made by Kuwaiti European Holdings (KEH Group). KEH is…
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Christy Morrison, Head of Wealth Planning, reviews Inheritance Tax and the new Residential Nil Rate Band. Inheritance Tax (IHT) is the tax levied on your estate when you die. An…
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David Edwards, Head of Charity Services, reviews the termination of the WM Charity Index. State Street’s recent decision to terminate its popular Charity Fund Monitor – or the WM Charity…
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We are delighted to announce that we have entered into an operational outsourcing agreement with SEI Investments (Europe) Limited (SEI) for the provision of custody services to our clients.
SEI…
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It has been a poor three months for the retail sector with two high profile public committee hearings and receiverships in the headlines. This has been capitalised by poor trading…
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Divergence in individual stock performance has been a major theme in stock markets this year. This has become even more notable after the referendum. Not only has the internationally focused…
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United States of America Non-farm payrolls in June showed an impressive increase of 287,000 new jobs. However, this rebounded from just 11,000 in May, the lowest reading in six years.