‘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…
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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…
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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…
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By most measures, the strategy of automatically enrolling eligible employees into a company sponsored pension scheme is regarded as a success. Before auto enrolment, employees had to ‘opt in’ to work based pensions but now the principle is that employees must make a conscious decision to ‘opt out’. A Department of Work and Pensions (DWP)…
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Wednesday, 6 March marked another important milestone in Dundee’s continued journey into becoming a great place to visit – and in this case, work! A scheme has been launched to make Dundee the UK’s first ‘living wage city’ and we’re delighted that we’ve been asked to be part of an action group to try and…
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AIM company research is a key part of our service, particularly given the stringent rules around business relief qualification. Our AIM Portfolio Managers meet or speak with senior company management at least once a year to learn what plans the company have for growth and development and crucially, whether any future action may invalidate business…
Continue ReadingZoe Malpas joined Thorntons Investments at the end of 2012 to get some work experience whilst studying at university. She eventually joined us on a full-time basis as a graduate trainee in 2014. There’s no doubt she had an immediate impact on the team – with her infectious personality and enthusiasm for life in general. …
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Thorntons Investments is delighted to announce the appointment of Nick Sheppard as Senior Business Development Manager. Nick is a valuable addition to our Business Development Team, bringing a wealth of experience in financial and investment services from his time at Standard Life, Brewin Dolphin and most recently Close Brothers Asset Management. He will make a…
Continue Reading(This article first appeared in the Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce website, 17th December 2018). Monday Well its Monday morning. I skip into work feeling very smug with myself as I have spent the weekend writing Christmas cards and wrapping gifts. I smugly tell my Financial Planning Colleagues I think I am ready…
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(This interview appeared in the Herald on 15th December 2018). BARRA- lover Stephen Webster got an introduction to life on the Scottish island that some people would have found disconcerting. The investment manager was being driven from the island’s airport with its beach landing strip by the woman who was to become his mother-in-law when…
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