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9 Jan 2018

Thorntons Investments strengthens discretionary management team

posted by Thorntons Investments
Blog, Private Clients, Charities

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
Blog, Private Clients

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
Blog, Private Clients, 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….

7 Nov 2017

The Bank of Gran and Grandad

posted by Thorntons Investments
Blog, Private Clients

First it was the Bank of Mum and Dad, now it’s the turn of Gran and Grandad. This time it’s a double whammy. Grandparents below the state pension age who give up work to look after their grandchildren not only lose out on their salary, but also risk reducing their future state pension by not…

29 Oct 2017

What is risk?

posted by Thorntons Wealth Financial Planning Team
Blog, Private Clients

The Collins Dictionary’s definition of risk is: the possibility of incurring misfortune or loss. The Oxford Dictionary’s definition is not much better: the possibility that something unpleasant or unwelcome will happen. Neither definition looks like a particularly attractive proposition and many people will shy away from risk as a result, so how do we…

23 Oct 2017

Life as an apprentice with Thorntons Investments

posted by Thorntons Investments
Blog, Private Clients, Charities

Now in its fifth year, the Courier Business Awards is a highlight of the business calendar across Tayside, Angus and Fife. The standard is high, so to be shortlisted is testimony to the commitment and hard work shown by Dylan, the support of Nadine Key as his manager, and the entire team at Thorntons Investments…

6 Oct 2017

Growing up with AIM

posted by David Holmes
Blog, Financial Advisers

What is AIM? An important part of our service to private clients is to reduce any potential Inheritance Tax (IHT) liability. Adding shares that qualify for Business Property Relief (BPR), quoted on the AIM (Alternative Investment Market) to existing discretionary portfolios is a valued part of our service. There is no definitive list of AIM…

5 Sep 2017

The AIM of Research

posted by Ciaran Garvey
Blog, Financial Advisers

Ciaran Garvey, Investment Manager at Thorntons Investments, explains why investment research is vital. Investment research is vital for two reasons. From an investor’s perspective, it’s about finding the ‘winners’: companies that will provide strong business and investment returns in the years ahead. For companies, research is the conduit that attracts new capital to fund business…

4 Sep 2017

Making a Difference

posted by Thorntons Investments
Charities, Blog, Private Clients

It’s important to us to make a difference in the communities in which we live and work. When not in the office, several of our colleagues are proud to support a variety of good causes. Here’s why it matters to them: John James, Investment Manager Member of the investment panel of Resilient Scotland Resilient Scotland…

16 Aug 2017

Sports Challenge Dinner Raises Thousands for Local Charities

posted by Thorntons Investments
Blog, Private Clients, Charities

Two charities have been handed a share of £34,000 raised during a sold-out charity dinner organised by Thorntons Investments. Cornerstone and Children’s Aid have each been presented with a cheque to help support the vital work they do for some of Scotland’s most vulnerable people. The Sports Challenge Dinner, hosted by Sky’s Soccer Saturday pundit…

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