Economic Commentary - Will the BoJ scupper Japan’s stock market rally?
In this month’s commentary our Chief Economist, Colin Warren, assesses the prospects for Japanese equities in light of recent policy changes from the Bank of Japan.
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Client focus: Putting clients at the heart of everything we do
We were privileged to invite two of our clients, Peter and Mary Lightfoot, into Head Office recently to tell us about their experiences with AFH.
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3 shrewd ways to reduce your tax bill before the tax year end
On April 5, the 2023/24 tax year comes to an end. While that may feel like a little way off, it’s likely to come around very quickly and if you haven’t made the most of the tax-benefits available to you, it may soon be too late.
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Celebrating International Women's Day 2024
Today marks International Women’s Day, which celebrates gender equality, diversity and the achievements of females across the globe. This is something that’s close to our heart at AFH Wealth Management.
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Your quick roundup of the 2024 Budget
With speculation growing about the timing of the 2024 general election, many wondered what the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, would announce in his Budget to win voters over. To find out what was said in today’s spring budget (Wednesday 6 March 2024), read our quick roundup.
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5 tax changes that might be announced in the 2024 Budget
As the 2024 Budget draws nearer, the media has been busy speculating about what the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, could have in store. With a General Election pencilled in for later this year, it’s likely Mr Hunt will do his best to attract voters with some announcements that protects their hard-earned cash. With this in mind, read on to discover some of the tax changes Mr Hunt might be thinking of announcing on 6 March, according to the media.
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Economic Commentary - What might a second Trump presidency mean for the economy?
In this month’s commentary our Chief Economist, Colin Warren, looks at how Donald Trump’s policy proposals regarding tariffs, taxes and the Federal Reserve might impact the economy if he wins a second term.
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Could mortgage rates drop further in 2024? Here's what you need to know
In 2022 and 2023, interest rates and mortgage repayments rocketed. But in 2024, many lenders reduced their fixed-rate deals, which was a welcome relief for homeowners.
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Jargon buster – 12 important pension expressions made easy
The world of finance can be jargon heavy and difficult to understand. This is especially true with pensions, thanks to the strict regulations and tax rules surrounding them.