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The Briefing on Friday 23rd March 2018
In this edition of The Briefing from Informed Choice on Friday 23rd March 2018 – FOS appoints independent investigator, interest rates held, British-Australian fintech cooperation, Aviva share cancellation u-turn, and next stage of Brexit talks.
Julia Docker
Mar 23, 20184 min read


The Briefing on Thursday 22nd March 2018
In this edition of The Briefing from Informed Choice on Thursday 22nd March 2018 – US interest rate hike, higher wage growth, EU digital tax, US-China tariffs, and rates expected to hold.
Julia Docker
Mar 22, 20183 min read
The end of early retirement?
New analysis from insurance provider Aviva hints at the end of early retirement, suggesting that early retirement will disappear entirely […]
Julia Docker
Mar 21, 20182 min read


The Briefing on Wednesday 21st March 2018
In this edition of The Briefing from Informed Choice on Wednesday 21st March 2018 – slowing price inflation, cap on punitive care costs, grandparents missing out, money worries, and pay awards rising.
Julia Docker
Mar 21, 20184 min read


The Briefing on Tuesday 20th March 2018
In this edition of The Briefing from Informed Choice on Tuesday 20th March 2018 – Facebook shares fall, Brexit boost for consumers, punishing irresponsible bosses, unrebellious banking, and Bellway profits rise.
Julia Docker
Mar 20, 20183 min read
Highest exam scores in 2017!
We are delighted to announce that our Financial Planning Director, Shelley McCarthy, has received a prize for her exam scores […]
Julia Docker
Mar 19, 20181 min read


The Briefing on Monday 19th March 2018
In this edition of The Briefing from Informed Choice on Monday 19th March 2018 – fixed odds betting limit, improved economic growth forecasts, more affordable mortgages, stricter rules for doorstep lending, and Prime Minister banks Women in Finance Charter.
Julia Docker
Mar 19, 20184 min read


The Briefing on Friday 16th March 2018
In this edition of The Briefing from Informed Choice on Friday 16th March 2018 – stopping financial fraud, in too deep with debt, HSBC gender pay gap, Moody’s warning on spending cuts, and low take up of SMI loan.
Julia Docker
Mar 16, 20184 min read


The Briefing on Thursday 15th March 2018
In this edition of The Briefing from Informed Choice on Thursday 15th March 2018 – call to ban unpaid shifts, unhappily ever after, investor sentiment reflecting Brexit vote, and Old Mutual ready to split.
Julia Docker
Mar 15, 20184 min read


The Briefing on Wednesday 14th March 2018
In this edition of The Briefing from Informed Choice on Wednesday 14th March 2018 – inflation basket update, remortgages reach nine-year high, Prudential to demerge, small change for the chop, and Google bans bitcoin ads.
Julia Docker
Mar 14, 20184 min read
What you need to know about the Spring Statement
Chancellor Philip Hammond delivered his Spring Statement to the House of Commons at lunchtime today. Here is everything you need […]
Julia Docker
Mar 13, 20183 min read


The Briefing on Tuesday 13th March 2018
In this edition of The Briefing from Informed Choice on Tuesday 13th March 2018 – Spring Statement, London house prices fall, university pensions row deal, tough start for retailers, and record number switch.
Julia Docker
Mar 13, 20183 min read


The Briefing on Friday 9th March 2018
In this edition of The Briefing from Informed Choice on Friday 9th March 2018 – Trump North Korea meeting, European Central Bank guidance, National Minimum Wage fines, UBS Brexit relocation plans, and Tesco Bank credit card cancellations.
Julia Docker
Mar 9, 20183 min read
A plan to improve women’s financial resilience
It’s International Women’s Day and the financial services profession has been busy putting its best foot forward when it comes […]
Julia Docker
Mar 8, 20183 min read


The Briefing on Thursday 8th March 2018
In this edition of The Briefing from Informed Choice on Thursday 8th March 2018 – growth more important than Brexit, plan to improve women’s resilience, checking retirement dates, Trump softens metals tariffs, and £11bn Spring Statement boost.
Julia Docker
Mar 8, 20183 min read


The Briefing on Wednesday 7th March 2018
In this edition of The Briefing from Informed Choice on Wednesday 7th March 2018 – house price growth slows, £5bn energy bill reduction plans, young people at risk of fraud, RBS settlement deal, and life expectancy profits boost.
Julia Docker
Mar 7, 20184 min read


The Briefing on Monday 5th March 2018
In this edition of The Briefing from Informed Choice on Monday 5th March 2018 – windfall likely for Equitable Life members, snow cuts growth, China sets growth target, catch-up energy bills banned, and Beaufort insolvency investigated by FSCS.
Julia Docker
Mar 5, 20183 min read
This is why interest rates could rise faster than expected
Despite continued uncertainty around Brexit, there’s a growing expectation that interest rates could rise faster than previously expected. The Bank […]
Julia Docker
Mar 4, 20182 min read


The Briefing on Friday 2nd March 2018
In this edition of The Briefing from Informed Choice on Friday 2nd March 2018 – US import tariffs, odds stacked against consumers, North Sea oil exceeds expectations, March Premium Bond winners, and new 10p coins revealed.
Julia Docker
Mar 2, 20185 min read
Monthly Investment Update March 2018
In our latest monthly investment update for March 2018, we look at how the investment markets, global economy and commodity […]
Julia Docker
Mar 1, 20185 min read
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