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Examining the asset management sector
Our regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a market study into competition in the asset management sector. They […]
Julia Docker
Nov 23, 20152 min read


Christmas Lights, Chartered titles & financial trousers
We’re gearing up for Christmas here at Informed Choice, with the big Cranleigh Christmas Lights Switch On taking place tomorrow. We […]
Julia Docker
Nov 20, 20151 min read


Informed Choice Podcast 050: Behind the scenes & guest interview highlights
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Julia Docker
Nov 20, 20152 min read


Who wears the financial trousers in your house?
Who wears the trousers in your household when it comes to personal finances? Two thirds of UK households take joint […]
Julia Docker
Nov 19, 20152 min read


Falling inflation could mean rock bottom interest rates remain
Price inflation as measured by the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) has fallen by -0.1% in the year to October. The […]
Julia Docker
Nov 18, 20152 min read


Please defer pension changes in the Autumn Statement
We believe one of the most important incentives for long-term retirement savings is consistency. When governments keep changing the rules, […]
Julia Docker
Nov 17, 20152 min read


Martin becomes a Chartered Wealth Manager
We are very pleased to announce that our managing director Martin Bamford has become a Chartered Wealth Manager. The Chartered […]
Julia Docker
Nov 17, 20152 min read


Eurozone slowdown could mean more stimulus
All remains unwell in the Eurozone. The latest figures show the Eurozone economy growing by 0.3% in the third quarter. […]
Julia Docker
Nov 16, 20151 min read


Video: Conversation with Costanza Principe
Last week we had the pleasure of sponsoring the second in a series of classical recitals at the Cranleigh Arts […]
Julia Docker
Nov 15, 20151 min read


Black cats, departing fund managers & retiring rich
Do you feel lucky? It’s Friday 13th, apparently one of the cheapest days to fly, with the British public avoiding […]
Julia Docker
Nov 13, 20152 min read


Informed Choice Podcast 049: When a fund manager leaves
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Julia Docker
Nov 13, 20152 min read


Don’t assume property outperforms a pension
The Office for National Statistics have been on a bit of a roll recently when it comes to their publications. […]
Julia Docker
Nov 12, 20152 min read


Friday 13th, superstitions & your finances
Are you worried about this Friday? It’s Friday 13th, after all. In fact, this will be the third Friday 13th […]
Julia Docker
Nov 10, 20152 min read


Couples & families need financial advice
When it comes to money, it’s important to involve your family in the most important decisions. This often means bringing […]
Julia Docker
Nov 9, 20152 min read


Guy Fawkes, population projections & keeping fit
Guy Fawkes Night might have been yesterday, but here in Cranleigh we have our annual bonfire coming up tomorrow evening. […]
Julia Docker
Nov 6, 20151 min read


Informed Choice Podcast 048: Staying fit & healthy in later life
This week in episode 48 of the Informed Choice Podcast, Martin talks about the importance of staying fit and healthy in […]
Julia Docker
Nov 6, 20152 min read


Cost of delay to reform of social care funding
Earlier this year we wrote about the delay to a proposed lifetime care cap on the cost of social care. […]
Julia Docker
Nov 5, 20153 min read


5 ways to reduce financial stress
Today is National Stress Awareness Day and our personal finances are often a cause of stress. In fact, 41% of Millennials […]
Julia Docker
Nov 4, 20152 min read


Population projections & dependency ratios
Something interesting is happening to the size and shape of the UK population. Last week saw the publication of a […]
Julia Docker
Nov 3, 20152 min read


Talk to your spouse about retirement planning
Do you talk to your husband or wife about retirement planning? Despite the importance of securing an income in later […]
Julia Docker
Nov 2, 20152 min read
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