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14 Sep 2018

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Thorntons Investments shortlisted at the Growth Investors 2018 Awards

posted by David Holmes
Financial Advisers, Blog

We are delighted to be named as a finalist at the Growth Investors 2018 Awards. Our AIM IHT Portfolio Service has been shortlisted for two awards: Best AIM Portfolio Service Best BR Investment Manager – AIM These prestigious awards celebrate the UK’s investment provider community in championing tax-advantaged investments, spotting growth potential and backing outstanding…

14 Sep 2018

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Thorntons Investments AIM IHT and MPS model portfolio services now available on Ascentric

posted by David Holmes
Financial Advisers, Blog

Discretionary investment manager Thorntons Investments has announced that its AIM Inheritance Tax Portfolio Service and Managed Portfolio Service (MPS) are now available on the Ascentric Platform. Thorntons Investments has been managing AIM portfolios since 2006, and their AIM IHT Portfolio Service, which first became available as a model portfolio on the Standard Life Wrap in…

12 Sep 2018

Our ageing population

posted by Stewart Taylor
Blog, Private Clients

We are living longer. Fact. Around 700,000 people celebrate their 65th birthday each year in the UK, and, by 2024, there will be 18 million people over the age of 60 (https://www.ageing-better.org.uk/living-longer) What are the challenges of this ageing demographic? Stewart Taylor shares his opinion on whether living longer is a good thing: I’m sure…

29 Aug 2018

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Fabulous opportunity for a young musician to compose new work

posted by Leigh Hudson
Charities, Private Clients, Blog

This summer we’ve teamed up with an organisation that promotes traditional arts across Scotland to provide a fantastic opportunity for a young musician to compose new music, to be performed at this year’s Blas Festival < https://www.blas-festival.com/ > which celebrates the Year of Young People 2018. Fèisean nan Gàidheal < http://www.feisean.org/en/ > supports 47…

29 Aug 2018

UK Financial Regulation

posted by Stephen Webster
Charities, Private Clients, Financial Advisers, Blog

The financial services industry is one of the most highly regulated sectors in the world. That’s a good thing because it means that professional practitioners are held accountable for the service and advice they give to clients. But the increase in regulation has had undesirable consequences as well as benefits. It is important that we…

26 Jun 2018

Getting to know you More

posted by Thorntons Investments
Blog

Thorntons Investments has been working with Know You More, a learning and development company that specialises in virtual coaching to support young people early in their career. Company owner Tim Mart reflects on our work together: Since the events of 2008, the financial services industry has not been held in the highest of regard…

24 May 2018

GDPR – what you need to know.

posted by Thorntons Investments
Blog

The UK Financial Services industry is a highly regulated sector, continually making improvements to safeguard your finances. On 25th May 2018 new legislation regarding the way we hold your personal information came into force. This regulation applies to companies across all industries that hold personal data, for both customers and employees. I’m sure your…

9 Jan 2018

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Thorntons Investments strengthens discretionary management team

posted by Thorntons Investments
Charities, Private Clients, Blog

Thorntons Investments has appointed Alasdair Kyle to strengthen its discretionary management team. A graduate of Aberdeen University and former pupil at Glenalmond College, Alasdair joins as investment manager after seven years with London based single family office Alder Investment Management. He was previously with Deutsche Bank Private Wealth Management. Thorntons Investments Chief Executive Stephen Webster…

23 Nov 2017

2017 Autumn Budget – what you need to know.

posted by Thorntons Investments
Private Clients, Blog

The first Autumn Budget announced yesterday has been labelled as ‘steady as you go’. The mains points were: The Chancellor decided against attacking pension tax reliefs. There will be some changes to Venture Capital Trusts and Enterprise Investment Scheme investments. Among the changes to business rates, the so-called staircase tax for business premises on more…

11 Nov 2017

Women of Dundee – our changing face

posted by Thorntons Investments
Private Clients, Blog, Charities

Thorntons Investments are proud to be a sponsor of the Dundee International Women Centre’s annual “Bite & Blether” luncheon again this year. Like all major cities, Dundee is a melting pot. Our eclectic mix of communities is literally changing the face of Dundonians. Our city is undergoing unprecedented redevelopment and the world’s eyes are upon us….

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