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What is happening in the UK market (Oct 2022)?

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It is probably fair to say that we have not seen political instability like this for some time. At the time of writing, Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has been sacked – only three weeks after publishing...

Beware of taxes on higher savings rates

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UK interest rates have risen 7 times since late 2021, from a historic low of 0.10% to 2.25% at the time of writing. The Bank of England’s (BoE’s) decision to do this has led other...

Are annuities an attractive option in 2022?

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Annuities have been out of favour for some time as a retirement income option. Yet, with interest rates rising in 2022, many are noticing the higher incomes these products are offering...

Don’t panic about your pension

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The Bank of England (BoE) recently intervened in the UK bond market to try and “save” pension funds from collapse. At Castlegate, we understand that this has caused some to worry...
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