On “Liberation Day” (2 April 2025), US President Donald Trump unveiled a set of global tariffs on around 90 countries and regional blocs, including China and the EU. The news sent shockwaves across the media…
In March, US equities continued their painful downward trend in 2025. Investor concern over US tariffs was driving much of the downward movement. In the UK, this was exacerbated by the weakening US dollar (USD)…
February continues a recent trend of market uncertainty. Investors are navigating a world of geopolitical shifts, particularly due to President Trump’s stream of executive orders and foreign policy announcements from the US. In the UK,…
Castlegate welcomes Peter Wilson as new managing director 3>
We have appointed a new managing director to lead our financial advice and wealth management team at Castlegate Financial Management, supporting our ambitious drive for growth. Peter Wilson joins us with a wealth of experience…
Castlegate and Duncan & Toplis accelerate growth plans with external investment 3>
The Duncan & Toplis group is delighted to announce agreement for external investment from private equity firm Blixt Group, to fund an accelerated growth programme. Blixt is an experienced investor in professional services firms and…
As many of our clients will be aware, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has required all UK taxable trusts to be registered with their Trust Registration Service (TRS) since 2017; with the aim of improving…
Please Support Heathers 50km Charity Walk for PM Syndrome 3>
Here at Castlegate, we are proud to announce that one of our team will be taking on a walking challenge to raise awareness of a rare genetic condition. Heather Hodson will be walking 50km to…
Since summer 2021, the cost of energy in the UK has soared. One report suggests that £38bn extra may be added to UK household bills in 2022 – equivalent to an extra 6p on the…
Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and other social platforms can be a great place to interact with friends and find useful, entertaining content. One problem, however, is the rise of financial influencers (“finfluencers”) on these platforms who…
During the lockdown months of 2020 many commentators speculated that the UK was heading into a major period of recession - despite the UK government’s attempts to support the economy with its Job Retention Scheme…
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