IntroductionThe US election provided another definitive moment in what has been a politically charged year. With many countries holding elections in 2024, analysts have been second guessing what markets will do for some time. Whether Trump is popular outside the US is debatable, but his election victory was convincing and markets have responded positively so […]
Blended families are formed when two people live together with children from previous relationships. They are increasingly common in the UK, and can work extremely well. However it is worth considering the estate planning implications. It is possible to accidentally leave family members without any inheritance due to a lack of planning or appropriate legal […]
Labour’s new policy on inheritance tax means that more estates could pay inheritance tax (IHT) in future. Whilst there are plenty of legitimate ways to reduce an IHT liability, there’s one which we often forget despite it being very simple. That’s giving money to your loved ones. Although gifting is simple, and might be something […]
With Christmas looming and President Elect, Donald Trump, promising the introduction of greater trade tariffs, the toy manufacturing industry is in a rush to move away from Chinese factories. Whilst news of greater tariffs under Trump has created more urgency, this isn’t a new problem. Toy giants such as Mattel and Hasbro have been trying […]
Overall Market Backdrop, November: Trump wins the 2024 U.S presidential election Ukraine strikes Russia with U.S made long-range missiles UK inflation rises while interest rates are reduced to 4.75% Click here to read more