There had been much speculation about this budget. Finally, Rachel Reeves—the UK’s first female Chancellor—delivered her plan for the UK economy on 30 October 2024. The budget includes tax rises and key commitments on borrowing…
Share a Bear with Castlegate to Support the Children’s Bereavement Centre 3>
This year, Castlegate Financial Management is proud to support the Children’s Bereavement Centre through our latest campaign, ‘Share a Bear with Castlegate’. As a firm committed to making a positive impact in the community, we…
Anti-greenwashing – are your investments truly “green”? 3>
Interest in sustainable (or green) investing is on the rise in 2024. Over 50% of individual investors want to increase their allocations in “ESG-friendly” options next year (environmental, society and governance). Many are spurred by…
Four forgotten areas in divorce & financial planning 3>
Divorce is widely regarded as the second-most stressful life event after the death of a spouse and marital separation (according to the Holmes and Rahe stress scale). The UK recently introduced “no-fault divorce” into the…
There is a lot of media attention on the upcoming Autumn Statement due on 30 October 2024. The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has confirmed that tax rises will be arriving in this budget. The question, of…
There is a famous adage: “Time in the market is better than timing the markets.” Yet, what does this mean? Is it true, and if so, why do investors still attempt the latter approach? Below,…
There is a famous adage: “Time in the market is better than timing the markets.” Yet, what does this mean? Is it true, and if so, why do investors still attempt the latter approach? Below,…
On Saturday 7 September, one of Castlegate’s team members, Laura Geeson, joined fellow team members within the Duncan & Toplis Group to complete the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge. The team were joined by contacts, family…
On 3rd September, we hosted our latest investment seminar, "Market Tides". There was a fantastic turnout, and we received lots of positive feedback for the day. The event featured some great speakers, including Priscilla Cheung…
Falling interest rates – where should you invest? 3>
The Bank of England finally cut interest rates on 1 August 2024 after 12 months of holding the base rate steady at 5.25%. The new headline rate is 5%. Indeed, markets are widely expecting a…
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