Wealth Matters: Tax-saving measures before 2023/24 Year End?

Welcome to the latest edition of Wealth Matters, now available to view and download here. The tax landscape has witnessed considerable changes, making the situation more challenging for taxpayers and investors alike. As we near the end of the 2023/24 tax year on 5 April, every taxpayer should understand the importance of this date and […]

Winter 2023 Investment Commentary from 4 Shires

Welcome to the latest edition of the 4 Shires Investment Commentary for Winter 2023, now available to view and download here. Our highly regarded Quarterly Investment Commentary Report provides detailed information on current topics and market activity. In this edition, we focus on the latest market developments including: Is it time to buy into cyclical […]

Wealth Matters: New Year’s Tax Savings Resolutions?

Welcome to the latest edition of Wealth Matters, now available to view and download here. Inside, we look at New Year’s tax saving resolutions to make sure you are fully utilising your relevant tax planning opportunities. With the tax year end (5 April) on the horizon, taking action now may give you the opportunity to […]

Autumn 2021 Investment Commentary from 4 Shires

Welcome to the latest edition of the 4 Shires Investment Commentary for Autumn 2021, now available to view and download here. Our highly regarded Quarterly Investment Commentary Report provides detailed information on current topics and market activity. In this edition, we focus on the latest market developments including: Supply chain problems Energy crisis in Europe […]

Wealth Matters: How Can I Protect My Wealth From Inflation?

Welcome to our November/December 2021 issue of Wealth Matters. This issue was written prior to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, presenting the second UK Budget of 2021 on Wednesday 27 October. We will look at the key announcements included in the Chancellor’s red box in the next issue. Click here to read the […]

Wealth Matters: Build Your Own Financial Plan

Welcome to our September/October 2021 issue of Wealth Matters. Inside, we look at how having a financial plan in place early on can make it easier to manage your money further down the line. It’s never too early to make a financial plan. The sooner you work out your goals and start following a plan […]

Summer 2021 Investment Commentary from 4 Shires

Welcome to the latest edition of the 4 Shires Investment Commentary for Summer 2021, now available to view and download here. Our highly regarded Quarterly Investment Commentary Report provides detailed information on current topics and market activity. In this edition, we focus on the latest market developments including: • Inflation Everywhere • Shipping – Bust […]

Investment Commentary Winter 2020

The latest 4 Shires Investment Commentary for Winter 2020, is now available to view and download here. Our highly regarded Quarterly report provides detailed information on keycurrent topics and market activity. This edition includes: Global Outlook Brexit Update – Outlook for Britain European Politics – A Changing of the Guard U.S. – The New Democrat […]

New Year, New Start to Your Finances

Welcome to our first edition of Wealth Matters for 2021. In a year of renewal, hopefully we’ll see a world that is steadily returning to normal, while also rapidly accelerating into a transformed future. Although lockdown restrictions have eased in some areas, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic will continue to impact on our lives in many […]

Investment Commentary Autumn 2020

The latest 4 Shires Investment Commentary for Autumn 2020, is now available to view and download. Our highly regarded Quarterly report provides detailed information on key current topics and market activity. This edition includes:  Bidenomics – What Can We Expect in January 2021?  Trade & China and The New 5 Year Plan  Covid-19 – Vaccine […]

Guide to Pensions on Divorce

Pensions on divorce can throw up a lot of complexity and uncertainty. Obtaining professional financial advice can be key in helping you review your pension situation objectively, as well as helping navigate through what may be uncertain territory during this emotional time. Click here to read our Guide to Pensions on Divorce. Risk Disclaimer: The contents […]

Ten Tips to Achieving Your Financial Goals

When was the last time you had a financial health check? Even if you have a solid financial plan in place, it still needs to be updated regularly to ensure it reflects any life changes. But what should your priorities focus on now? Is it time to turn your attention to your pension, your ISA, […]

Wealth Matters: Take it to the Max!

Please click on the link below to view our latest Wealth Matters report for September & October 2020. Click here to view or download the report. Topics in this latest issue include: Why Working and Retiring are No Longer Binary Terms Rewritten Retirement Rules Silver Splitters: Financial Fall-out of Divorcing in Middle Age Take it […]

Protecting Your Retirement Plans

The current situation has led to one in ten people reducing or stopping saving into a pension because of the pandemic. Are you protecting your financial future? Please click here to read the full article. Please contact us for further information on managing your financial affairs. Risk Disclaimer: The contents of this guide are suggestions […]

Covid-19 & Retirement Planning

Covid19 & Retirement Planning

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has touched virtually every part of our lives and is having a widespread impact across all aspects of financial life, including retirement plans. Does this mean that you need to delay your retirement? Please click here to read the full article. The contents of this guide are suggestions only, not advice, […]

Wealth Matters: Preserving your Wealth

Please click on the link below to view our latest Wealth Matters report for July & August 2020. Click here to view or download the report. Topics in this latest issue include: Covid 19 – How retirement plans may change in response to the pandemic Retirement Longevity -Maximising investment returns Inflation Proofing your Portfolio How […]

Coronavirus: Impact on the Global Economy

Please click on the link below to view our latest report for May & June 2020. Click here to view or download the report. Topics in this latest issue include: Covid-19 Effects on Retirement Planning Covid-19 Scammers: What to watch out for Managing Volatility The contents of this guide are suggestions only, not advice, and […]