Long-term investment success depends more on time in markets than timing them

• Market volatility is normal and often creates long-term opportunity
• Holding excess cash may hinder growth for long-term objectives
• Diversification and

Inflation eased in April, UK trade deal with Gulf partners, Fuel Duty freeze extended and unemployment rate rises

• Latest Office for National Statistics data show inflation slowed to 2.8% in April, down from 3.3% in March
• The UK

By Natalie Kempster, Chief Client Officer at Purposeful Group

Most people approach retirement with the same question quietly sitting in the back of their mind: will I have enough? It’s a question that often gets answered with a shrug, a

Roger Jackson is Director of Financial Planning and a Financial Planner at FMB.

Many of you will know Roger if you have joined us for any technical events online. You may not know, as well as his role at FMB, Roger is also on the board of

It was Global Intergenerational Week (24-30 April) - an annual campaign that promotes and celebrates intergenerational connection.

It’s a great opportunity for generations to come together and collaborate. With a massive wall of wealth set

Dividend Tax rates rise from April 2026, affecting business owners and investors

• Ordinary and upper Dividend Tax rates rise by two percentage points
• Dividend Allowance remains £500 per tax year outside ISAs
• Reviewing your combination

The first in our series of three corporate financial planning articles by Nick Brazier, Corporate Specialist at Ascent Consulting, (also part of the Purposeful Group).

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