INSIGHTS

Some Positive Changes in the Air!
Welcome to the Autumn edition of the Wire. This edition comes after our promising summer turned a little wet, the Lionesses achieved a very respectable

As Inheritance Tax receipts rise again, now is the time to think about how you pass on your wealth
With HMRC taking a massive £7.1 billion in receipts from Inheritance Tax (IHT) in 2022/23, is now the time to consider your options for passing

Is Inheritance Tax set to be abolished?
One of the reasons that it’s so important to regularly review your financial plan is that much of the regulation governing the strategy can suddenly

Financial planning and divorce – how we can give you the peace of mind you need
Divorce is one of the most significant and stressful life events an individual can experience. And, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures, 41%

5 of the most common behavioural biases that could be affecting your financial decisions
From the moment you wake until the end of the day, your life is a series of decisions. Indeed, University of Leicester research, reported by

5 practical ways you can add value to a cause you care about
Each year, the annual International Day of Charity takes place on 5 September. Originally introduced by the United Nations in 2012, the day marks the

Summary
Central banks remain on their relentless march – pushing up interest rates in the battle against the persistence of consumer price inflation. This has already

Market Outlook
Arctic Monkeys, then Guns N’ Roses, then Sir Elton Having been a supporter of the team from the red side of Manchester since my early

Review of Q2 2023
Market Returns – a whistle-stop tour of some of the movers and shakers during the quarter. The chart shows the returns in local currency across

Commodities
The catalyst The impact of the war in Ukraine has had major implications, particularly to global energy markets, but also as a catalyst for driving

HFMC Wealth completes acquisition
HFMC Wealth has acquired Weston-Cummins Ltd, its second acquisition of 2023. The deal continues to add to the strength in depth already in its London

Welcome to summer!
Welcome to the summer edition of The Wire. This edition comes after some much-needed bursts of spring sunshine. It never ceases to amaze me how those early rays transform