Three Counties’ Head of Investments, Andrew Alexander, gives the investment committee’s recent views on market conditions.

There are certain times in your life that stick out; mostly personal to yourself and your family, others for career reasons.  For me, this week was another one of those.  Welcome to News, Views and Truths.

ONE MILLION POUNDS. That’s how much your estate can now be worth before Inheritance Tax will be charged on your death. Ish.  If you’ve got the right assets, the right family and the right plans in place.   This is a minefield!   What we want are nil rate bands.  These refer to the level of …

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Even though it has been a short week, it’s still good to get to Friday.  So, let’s celebrate together with a copy of this week’s News, Views and Truths.

Good afternoon to you all and I sincerely hope that you have had a hugely uneventful week.  As we move into the bank holiday weekend, take a moment to settle back and ensconce yourself into this week’s News, Views and Truths.

The responsibilities held by trustees are significant, with ultimate compliance being to the Trustee Act 2000.  The Act legislates on how trustees manage and invest the wealth held within trusts, as well as safeguarding against the abuse of these powers.

Another Friday in this new world of ours, but at least some things never change.  Welcome to this week’s News Views and Truths.

The sun sets and rises again.  It’s Friday and you are reading News, Views and Truths – some things never change.

As another tumultuous week, both in and out of the markets, draws to a close, I’ve attempted once again to compile a summary of the events, which I hope will give you a degree of clarity. Welcome to this week’s News, Views and Truths. Let me start this edition with my sincere hope that all …

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Three Counties would like to reassure clients they will be fully supported, wherever possible, during the ongoing coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak.