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James MacAulay
Technical Manager
14 June 2017
Will your life cover create a big tax bill?Many people are unaware that the death in service they have as a condition of their employment could be subject to a 55% tax charge if they pass away.
01 June 2017
Market Commentary May 2017The FTSE 100 reached an all-time high in May of 7,547.63 as the pound continues to be weak against the dollar. Despite the threat of an energy price cap, the major energy providers have had a good month.
05 April 2017
Market Commentary MarchThe FTSE 100 finished March up 0.82%. The Bank of England held the base rate of interest rate at 0.25%, however, inflation crept above the bank’s 2% target reaching 2.3%. If inflation continues to rise the Bank may need to consider increasing the base rate of interest, however most commentators believe this is sometime away.
06 March 2017
Market Commentary FebruaryThe FTSE 100 continued its recent upward trajectory closing the month at 7,263.44, amid the backdrop of weak Sterling. Despite Consumer Price Inflation reaching 1.8% (year on year), the Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee held the base rate of interest at 0.25%.
06 March 2017
Pension Allowance Issues – use it or lose itAs we quickly approach the next UK Budget and the ever demanding tax year end, Gregor Munro, Financial Planner at Johnston Carmichael Wealth, highlights some of the issues that he and the team frequently have to address.
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