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Aaron Pitt, senior paraplanner at Kellands Bristol, has just heard the news that he has passed another two exams, taken back in October.
In our latest monthly investment update for December 2019, we take a look at how the global investment markets, economy and commodities are performing.
Why investors need to cultivate the art of patience and to focus on long-term objectives – and much more besides.
Following on from Kellands’ 30th anniversary donation last year, Kellands Bristol once again took part in the fundraising for Children in Need.
If you reach retirement age with insufficient savings, you face several choices.
The pre-match one minute’s silence was observed impeccably by the teams and supporters of Bristol Rovers Juniors and Bristol City Juniors on Sunday at Kingswood.
In our latest monthly investment update for November 2019, we take a look at how the global investment markets, economy and commodities are performing.
What’s your retirement savings target?
If you are in your 50s or 60s, your thoughts are probably turning towards retirement. When should you retire? How much money do you need?
The past decade has seen a big increase in ethical investing, although in overall terms, it is still a relatively niche market. In the middle of Good Money Week, which aims to let investors know about the range of ethical and sustainable financial options, we take a brief look at some of the statistics and issues.
When do you plan to retire? The date you select for your retirement can have a significant impact on the value of your pension pot.
In our latest monthly investment update for September 2019, we take a look at how the global investment markets, economy and commodities are performing.
An unusual new bank has taken one of the top spots in a list of the biggest lenders.
How investors should cope with volatility and uncertainty – and much more besides.
It’s official. The UK economy has shrunk in size for the first time in seven years.
Aaron Pitt, a senior paraplanner at Kellands Bristol, has achieved further exam success when he recently passed his AF4 – Investment Planning exam.
Latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows a major increase in the number of dormant pension pots, making the case for the mooted pensions dashboard even stronger.
The liquidity of investment funds has come into sharp focus in recent weeks, following the trading suspension imposed on investors in the Woodford Equity Income fund.
Latest figures from HMRC show that the average pension withdrawal from pension drawdown schemes in the UK is £7254. This is around 6%-9% of the average pension pot, well above the 4% often touted as a sustainable rate. The upshot is that savers could be at risk of running out of money in retirement.
Interest rates have been at record lows for over 10 years, causing problems for income investors, who have had to take on more risk to get some decent income yields. So what can income investors do to maximise their income potential going forward, without risking too much capital?
With all the playoffs and cup finals currently going on at the business end of the season, we are delighted to announce that Whitchurch Sports U13’s won the Avon Youth League Cup Final, beating Bristol Manor Farm 3.2.
In this latest monthly investment update for May 2019, we look at how the investment markets, the global economy and commodity prices are performing.
Brits spend more time planning a holiday than ensuring they have the right pension and financial plans in place.
UK dividends reached a record high in the first quarter, growing to a total of £19.7bn.
Life after work and how to plan for the retirement you deserve – just one of the topics in our latest magazine.
As an extension to the Brexit deal looks to be on the cards, we revisit what this means for investors. Should you delay making further investments at this juncture, or even switch to cash, before there is more clarity on the way forward?
Recent research shows that most adults don’t have a will in place and that more than half have no plans to carry out any estate planning to mitigate inheritance tax.
We are pleased to announce that Aaron Pitt has joined us as senior paraplanner.
In our latest monthly investment update for March 2019, we look at how the investment markets, the global economy and commodity prices are performing.
We are delighted to announce a new appointment, as Jon Dibble joins the Kellands Team as Compliance Manager.
Gold is a bit like the Marmite of the investing world; you either love it or you hate it.
When equity market volatility strikes, investors often flee to safety in the form of bonds. Fixed income securities (bonds) are traditionally seen as a less risky asset class than equities, although their value can also go down as well as up.
Last year was not a good one for global stock markets and many experts have been talking of a global recession in 2019 and beyond. But are these fears premature?
As we start the New Year, we take a look at how the investment markets, global economy and commodity prices are performing.
19/4/2024
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April 15, 2024
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