As I sit and write this blog the world is looking like a very different place. I’m sitting on my balcony on a Saturday afternoon and stillness and calm fill the air. The sense of purpose and noise has been replaced by a different pace/beat of life. This got me thinking – whilst I feel…
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Thorntons Investments, in conjunction with our colleagues at Thorntons Law are pleased to offer an informal breakfast seminar focusing on practical considerations you can make to optimise your inheritance for the next generation of your family. Topics will include: Retirement and Inheritance Tax Planning IHT and AIM Investment Opportunities Legal considerations around Wills, Estate Planning…
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My retirement bucket list, have you given yours any thought yet? Visit St Petersburg in Russia Walk the Berlin Wall Attend the men’s tennis final at Wimbledon Attend the opera in Verona Wine Tasting in South Africa Visit the Grand Canyon Go shopping on Rodeo Drive Live in Italy for a few months Cocktails at…
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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…
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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…
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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. …
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The sharp fall in stock markets around the world last month has led to it being dubbed ‘Red October’. To paraphrase Mark Twain, ‘October is a particularly dangerous month to speculate in stocks’ (he then also goes on to name the other 11 months!). Some stock markets, particularly in emerging countries, had already been falling…
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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…
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