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April 2024
April Market Commentary
Introduction Although many of the world’s major economies have struggled to achieve strong growth in recent months, there is a sense that some key markets are starting to turn a corner. The worst of the inflation crisis, for instance, seems to be behind us, and central banks that had been hiking interest rates are…
Number of inheritance disputes has doubled in the last decade
More and more people are finding themselves in legal disputes with loved ones over inheritances, new figures have revealed. According to the Ministry of Justice, 80 inheritance disputes went in front of judges in 2012. However, this figure had risen to 145 by 2017, and in 2021/22, it stood at 195 – more than double…
When will interest rates come down?
The Bank of England raised interest rates 14 times between December 2021 and August 2023, as part of an effort to tackle soaring inflation. So as the rate of price increases has moderated, members of the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) have changed course, and recently opted to keep interest rates on hold at 5.25…
Should I buy an annuity with my pension?
A pension annuity is a financial product you can buy with your retirement savings to turn them into a guaranteed income stream for life. Although there are other ways you can access your pension pot, an annuity offers the security of knowing exactly how much money you’ll get each month, regardless of how long you…
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