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Weekly Market Update - 27th March
Following, global equity market falls in February and the first half of March, the last week has been a roller-coaster ride with large...

ALM Financial
Mar 31, 20202 min read


Mid-March Market Update
Following, the global equity market falls in February caused by coronavirus (now referred to as Covid-19), March has continued this...

ALM Financial
Mar 26, 20202 min read


Coming to terms with market turbulence
As a direct consequence of the COVID-19 outbreak, global stock markets are suffering a period of turbulence. When markets move...

ALM Financial
Mar 25, 20202 min read


To our protection clients...important
These are challenging times for us all and we are all being affected in many different ways. We also understand how stressful and...

ALM Financial
Mar 24, 20203 min read


Three-month mortgage repayment
We are mindful that it has possibly never been more important, in light of the Coronavirus, to keep an ongoing dialogue with all of my...

ALM Financial
Mar 23, 20204 min read


BREXIT What Does it Mean For You?
Whichever side of the Brexit debate you have been on, Friday 31 January 2020 undoubtedly marks a momentous point in the country’s...

ALM Financial
Feb 3, 20202 min read


How inflation eats into your returns
Understanding inflation and its impact on your portfolio is important because rising prices can reduce the value of the money you get...

ALM Financial
Jan 28, 20202 min read


Where is the happiest place to live?
A new survey has revealed the South West is the happiest place to live in the UK, with Wales coming in as the least happy. The survey by...

ALM Financial
Nov 29, 20191 min read


DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU NO LONGER NEED TO CRYSTALLISE YOUR PENSION PLAN WHEN YOU ARE 75 YEARS OLD?
DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU NO LONGER NEED TO CRYSTALLISE YOUR PENSION PLAN WHEN YOU ARE 75 YEARS OLD?

ALM Financial
Oct 3, 20191 min read


The insurance policy that could prove critical
Some people might be put off buying a critical illness policy because they believe it’s unlikely to pay out, despite the proportion of...

ALM Financial
Jul 29, 20192 min read


If your business lost a shareholder director, would it survive?
Have you ever thought of what might happen if one of your directors, who is also a shareholder in your business, dies or becomes...

ALM Financial
Jun 12, 20191 min read


How a trust can help your financial planning
Writing a policy in Trust could be perceived as something that only the wealthy require, but the reality is Trusts can play an important...

ALM Financial
May 2, 20192 min read


Key Dates 2019
1 April National Living Wage (for age 25+) rises to £8.21. National Minimum Wage rises to £7.70 (21 - 24-year olds), £6.15 (18 - 20-year...

ALM Financial
Apr 4, 20192 min read


"It's a no brainer"
Life is unpredictable and can change in an instant. Glenn, a father of two and co-owner of his family’s bakery, experienced this recently...

ALM Financial
Mar 27, 20191 min read


Why active investing is more effective in volatile markets
A glance at the performance of the major stock indices in 2018 shows that volatility was a common theme. US equities followed an upward -...

ALM Financial
Mar 11, 20192 min read


Choosing the right type of cover to protect you and your family is important
Act now to ensure you remain protected Making sure you and your family are financially protected should something unexpected happen is...

ALM Financial
Feb 25, 20191 min read


Become a Superhero in the eyes of our family
When he was younger one of my son’s favourite questions was; “if you could have any super power, what would it be?” He loved the idea of...

ALM Financial
Feb 11, 20192 min read


Six years on from Auto Enrolment
Six years on from the launch of Automatic Enrolment in workplace pensions figures show there are close to 10million UK workers saving for...

ALM Financial
Jan 7, 20192 min read


The Value of Protection
Buying a house… is a valuation sufficient,or should you opt for a full structural survey? Buying a house is probably the biggest...

ALM Financial
Mar 22, 20182 min read


2017 Autumn Budget
Phillip Hammond presented his second Budget of 2017 against a backdrop of Brexit negotiations and political uncertainty, in the UK and...

ALM Financial
Jan 11, 20182 min read
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