Cryptocurrencies are regularly in the headlines and growing in popularity, but are they really investments? Cryptocurrencies, of which Bitcoin is the most famous (or notorious, depending on your viewpoint), are... read more →
The future of two important personal taxes – inheritance and capital gains – has finally been clarified, simplifying aspects of year-end planning. The extended wait highlights the difficulty of changing... read more →
The world’s share markets generally produced solid returns in 2021, but UK stocks and fixed-interest investments suffered. Maintaining an international outlook in your portfolio can help underpin its value. Index... read more →
As 2021 drew to a close, inflation finally forced the Bank of England's hand. But what will higher rates mean for you? The November inflation figures, released in mid-December, once... read more →
As we wrap up a memorable 2021 here at SMH, we’d like to take the opportunity to thank our clients and contacts, and wish them all the very best for... read more →
More details have emerged on England's £86,000 social care cost cap. At the start of September, the Prime Minister announced long-awaited plans for funding social care in England (Wales, Scotland... read more →
Many investment professionals, including Goldman Sachs, are calling for China to be removed from the emerging markets indices after accounting for nearly 35% of it. Our latest blog explores their reasons... read more →
A surprise change of tack on pension ages was revealed in this year’s Finance Bill. In February 2021, the government confirmed that it would go ahead with a two-year increase... read more →
Research shows that in Q3 2021, dividend payments increased sharply in all major markets and are expected to return to pre-pandemic levels before the year’s end. In 2020, global dividends... read more →
The temporary Triple Lock suspension has cost pensioners up to £9.35 a week. Call it a good day for burying bad news. Within hours of the Prime Minister announcing his... read more →
