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15 Aug 2019

Thorntons Investments shortlisted twice at the 2019 Growth Investor Awards

posted by David Holmes
Financial Advisers, Blog
15 Aug 2019

Thorntons Investments shortlisted twice at the 2019 Growth Investor Awards Thorntons Investments is delighted to have been named as a double finalist at this year’s Growth Investor Awards. We have been shortlisted in two categories: Best AIM Portfolio Service and Best BR Investment Manager – Listed. Guy Tolhurst, Managing Director of event organiser Intelligent Partnership…

1 Aug 2019

Pre Retirement Seminars

posted by Susan Bennett
Charities, Private Clients, Blog
1 Aug 2019

I was chatting to a colleague recently about my forthcoming birthday, and suddenly it dawned on me that in eight years’ time, I will be able to access funds from my pension arrangements. My first thought was, ouch, how did that happen? I still feel 21 most of the time! Well the years pass quickly…

18 Jul 2019

Holiday thinking time

posted by Susan Bennett
Private Clients, Blog
18 Jul 2019

We are now in the midst of the holiday season with many packing their suitcases, purchasing their suntan lotion and heading off to sunnier climes. It’s a chance to sit back, relax and let the brain wind down for a week or two, often recharging our batteries after a busy spell at work. Many of…

2 Jul 2019

Pre-Retirement Seminars

posted by Susan Bennett
Charities, Private Clients, Blog
2 Jul 2019

Thorntons Investments are delighted to announce that our Pre-Retirement Seminars are now available to book. Click here – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/am-i-ready-to-retire-pre-retirement-seminar-tickets-64176371254. These informative seminars are free and are designed to help you explore whether you feel ready to retire, and also consider what this next stage of your life may look like. There will be a limited…

18 Jun 2019

Demystifying Pensions

posted by Susan Bennett
Private Clients, Blog
18 Jun 2019

Why do Pensions get a bad rap? I think the honest answer is that after decades of the government tinkering with pension legislation we have been left with countless rules and regulations that few people understand. This lack of knowledge scares people and generally where you have fear, you have distrust. So, let me try…

18 Jun 2019

Welcome Gail Craig

posted by Matthew Brown
Charities, Private Clients, Blog
18 Jun 2019

Thorntons Investments is delighted to announce the appointment of Gail Craig as a Discretionary Portfolio Manager. This appointment strengthens our Edinburgh Office where Gail will be responsible for managing portfolios for individual clients, pensions, offshore bonds, trusts and charities. Gail has over 25 years investment management experience and takes up the position from Brown Shipley. …

3 Jun 2019

Investing to ‘do good’ in socially responsible funds can still be a challenge

posted by Matthew Brown
Charities, Private Clients, Blog
3 Jun 2019

People who care what their hard earned cash gets up to behind their backs and would prefer it to be ‘doing good’ have been turning in increasing numbers to ethical investment funds to generate a return on their savings. Faced with the range of ‘sustainable investments’ and ‘socially responsible’ funds available, knowing where to begin…

13 May 2019

You can have a decent retirement, but you must keep saving

posted by Matt Strachan
Private Clients, Blog
13 May 2019

‘What did the Romans ever do for us?’ is the entrée to a classic Monty Python sketch. One of the things they did do is introduce one of the first recorded pensions, by way of an annuity to Centurions who had finished their service. Subsequently people relied on savings, or more likely being looked after…

2 May 2019

Cold calls – protecting yourself from scams

posted by Emily Ritchie
Blog
2 May 2019

We are all familiar with the nuisance associated with unsolicited cold calls, but these unwanted conversations can have more serious consequences. It’s an unfortunate reality that scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, making it very difficult to distinguish a genuine caller from a fraudster, who can often appear completely credible and friendly. Cold calling techniques…

25 Apr 2019

Women and wealth – why it’s time to get active

posted by Susan Bennett
Private Clients, Blog
25 Apr 2019

Gone are the days when men made most of the financial decisions in a household. When I was growing up, my mum looked after the family and my dad looked after the finances, and this was certainly not uncommon. But things have changed and women should rightfully expect that the wealth management industry is keeping…