9 Sep 2022
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen, and our thoughts and condolences are with the Royal Family at this time.
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2 Sep 2022
Thorntons Investments shortlisted for Best AIM Portfolio Service
We are delighted to again be shortlisted for Best AIM Portfolio Service at the Growth Investor Awards 2022. For comment from the Growth Investor Awards please see below: It’s been another hugely competitive field of entries for this year’s Growth Investor Awards, hosted by Intelligent Partnership. With the standard so high, it’s impressive to see…
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31 Aug 2022
Charity Quiz
Each year our staff choose a charity to support – it’s normally something that has affected a member of the team personally, and this year is no different. In recent years, we’ve supported charities including Scottish Cot Death Trust, Beat Eating Disorders, CICRA (Crohn’s disease) and Maggies Centres. To raise money, we have a regular…
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15 Aug 2022
Consumer Duty
The FCA desires all firms to put their clients at the heart of their business by offering products and services that are fit for purpose and represent fair value. The FCA intends to do this by introducing the Consumer Duty, their new principle to ensure that “good outcomes” are the industry standard. The Consumer Duty…
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9 May 2022
Reducing our carbon footprint
As a business we recognise the need to do more to reduce our carbon footprint and we are exploring ways to lower emissions and promote sustainability in our workplace. As a first step we have chosen to sponsor global climate action projects through Ecologi by making regular donations on behalf of all of our employees….
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24 Mar 2022
UK Government Spring Statement 2022
Just before Christmas, the Chancellor asked the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) to produce an economic and fiscal forecast for 23 March. The timing and brief nature of the accompanying Treasury announcement reflected Mr Sunak’s wish to keep the Spring Statement a low-profile event. This was not meant to be a March mini-Budget, despite what…
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15 Dec 2021
Setting investment goals for 2022
Creating and maintaining the right investment strategy is key in securing your future financial goals and objectives. A significant element of this strategy is your level of involvement. How much control do you want over your investments? Do you prefer to be in charge, or do you want someone to invest for you? Volatile…
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30 Nov 2021
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Investing
COVID-19 pandemic has shown the fragility of the planet Once a niche approach thought to come at the expense of returns, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategies have proven that they can be market-beating. If you’re someone who wants to make a positive difference, your money and the things you care about could…
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2 Nov 2021
What’s happening with inflation?
Understanding inflation is an important factor when it comes to your financial success. If you don’t factor inflation in when deciding where to put your money – whether that’s savings accounts or investing – you could find your wealth shrinks over the years. The current causes of higher inflation are largely COVID-related. The easing…
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28 Oct 2021
UK Government Autumn Budget 2021
The first autumn Budget for three years was a three-part presentation. The Chancellor’s well-trailed speech was accompanied by the first multi-year Spending Review since 2015 and the latest Economic and Fiscal Outlook (EFO) from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). Mr Sunak’s previous two Budgets had been dominated by the pandemic, which has wreaked havoc…
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