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Our aim is to keep Clients abreast of the things that matter, wherever in the world you may be.

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    Ongoing Client communication is at the heart of our service. We regularly publish thought leadership pieces and deliver regular market commentaries and portfolio reports.

    Advantages Of UK Trust Planning: What Are The Key Benefits?

    There is a common misconception that trusts are only relevant to, and used by, the wealthy. However, they are accessible to all and can be a useful tool as part of a wider inheritance tax planning strategy.

    What Could The General Election Mean For You?

    As we are fast approaching the General Election, and with polls suggesting that 40% of voters are intending to vote Labour, compared to 19% for the Conservatives, it appears highly likely that a Labour Government will be formed.

    How to talk to young adults about money

    The right financial education can make your children feel more confident about money so, when they are older, they have the knowledge and skills to meet their financial goals.

    The Great Wealth Transfer: Baby Boomers To Pass On $53 Trillion To Their Children By 2045.

    Baby boomers are set to pass on $53 trillion to their children by 2045 in what experts have called the ‘greatest wealth transfer in history.’

    ISAs: 25 Years On

    When they first appeared, in April 1999, ISAs were seen largely as a rebranding by the then Labour Chancellor, Gordon Brown, of two schemes introduced by his Conservative predecessors: Nigel Lawson (Personal Equity Plans – PEPs) and John Major (Tax Exempt Special Savings Accounts – TESSAs). Since that far off day, ISAs have undergone many changes.

    How to talk to teenagers about money

    The right financial education can make your children feel more confident about money so, when they are older, they have the knowledge and skills to meet their financial goals.

    Podcast: How markets perform when rates are cut

    In the latest Investor Download, Duncan Lamont, Head of Strategic Research at Schroders, takes us through what happens in markets when interest rates are cut.

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    Please find below our current Client brochure alongside a selection of takeaway guides relating to different areas of financial planning.

    Client Brochure - Who We Are

    An introduction to Finura, detailing how we work and what you can expect as a Client of Finura.

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    Your Autumn Statement Summary 2023

    An overview of the all the taxation changes announced in the most recent budget.

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    Your Guide to Tax Planning 2023/24

    A brief guide on 7 key areas of tax planning that should be taken into account during the current tax year.

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    Your Guide To ISAs

    When we save for the future we want our money to grow as much as possible. One of the easiest ways to maximise returns is to invest your money via an individual savings account, or ISA.

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    Your Guide To Sustaining Your Retirement Income

    Many factors contribute to a successful retirement; figuring what you are going to do with your time, keeping physically and mentally active, and managing your financial resources in a way that helps you achieve what matters to you.

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    Your Guide to Care Fees Planning

    A guide to help you navigate your way through the process of care fees when suddenly faced with a family member who needs care.

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    Your Guide to Family Wealth Preservation

    Inheritance tax is not just for the extremely wealthy. Rising property prices have meant more estates than ever are likely to face an inheritance tax bill. Here is a guide that will give you an idea on how you can plan ahead.

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    Your Guide to Climate Change

    As scientists continue to monitor how our efforts are impacting weather patterns and the surface temperature of the planet, economists have also been paying closer attention to how it will affect investment returns.

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    Market Reviews

    Your Market Review May 2024

    A review of markets in May when equities made gains and developed markets outperformed.

    Your Market Review April 2024

    A look back at markets in April when higher US inflation caused investors to reassess the timeframe for interest rate cuts.

    Your Market Review March 2024

    A look back at markets in Q1 when global equities posted robust gains.

    Quarterly Reports

    Your Quarterly Portfolio Review Q4 2022

    The latest insights from Schroder Investment Solutions (SIS) Chief Investment Officer, Alex Funk, including market performance and commentary specific to the SIS portfolios and funds.

    Your Quarterly Portfolio Review Q3 2022

    The latest insights from Schroder Investment Solutions (SIS) Chief Investment Officer, Alex Funk, including market performance and commentary specific to the SIS portfolios and funds.

    Your Quarterly Portfolio Review Q2 2022

    The latest insights from Schroder Investment Solutions (SIS) Chief Investment Officer, Alex Funk, including market performance and commentary specific to the SIS portfolios and funds.