Education

Growing up comes at a cost. For many young people, turning 18 once symbolised independence, leaving home for university, starting a career, or stepping onto the ...

Summary

In light of the recent 6% interest cap introduced by the government on both Plan 2 and Plan 3 loans, the past few months have sparked significant debate about the ...

The hidden risk of holding too much cash For years, holding cash has felt like the safest option for cautious investors. No market swings, no volatility, just ...

Dual ISA Season gives investors the opportunity to maximise two ISA allowances within just a few weeks— placing £20,000 before the tax year end and £20,000 ...

Overview Introduction We’ve created this guide to offer a straightforward introduction to structured products. It is designed for investors seeking capital ...

By Ian Lowes, former Financial Adviser and owner of IFA firm Lowes Financial Management For many in the UK advisory community, structured products remain a ...

By Ian Lowes, former Financial Adviser and owner of IFA firm Lowes Financial Management Financial planning rests on assumptions about longevity, inflation and ...

The UK once played a meaningful role in the development of retail structured investments; it now lags its peers — raising the question of whether the regulatory and ...

Recent FCA data highlights an uncomfortable trend: pension and decumulation complaints have risen sharply, with total redress payments up 20% to £283 million in the ...

Jamie Dimon’s ‘cockroach’ metaphor might have stolen the headlines this week, a reminder that the odd default can sometimes hint at broader credit fragility, but so ...

September ended without the drama many had feared, and October has begun on a quietly confident note. Equity markets moved higher again last week, with both the ...