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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…

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How ISA rules are changing in 2024-25

Individual savings accounts, or ISAs, are a hugely popular and tax-efficient way to save and invest money. However, savers should be aware that the rules on Isas are changing in the 2024-25 tax year. The changes have been described by consumer group Which? as “the biggest shake-up to tax-free savings in 15 years”, so let’s…

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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…

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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…

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