Investments
Financial planning with Investment Trusts
In 1868, Queen Victoria sat on the British throne, but she was not yet Empress of India. Most homes were still lit by candlelight, as the light bulb hadn’t been invented. The Foreign & Colonial Investment Trust was founded in 1868, with the objective to “provide the investor of mod...
Future-proof your wealth – the importance of estate planning
Some say there are only two certainties in life, death and taxes. Whilst this may be true, steps can be taken to reduce the impact of the latter or even, in some circumstances, remove that impact entirely. Inheritance Tax (IHT) is a tax of up to 40% and is a growing source of rev...
Navigating Responsible and Ethical Investing with MM Wealth
Following decades of unbridled industrial expansion, population growth and globalisation, the world is slowly waking up to the environmental and social challenges this has created. In response, investors are increasingly using their capital as a powerful tool for positive change. Beyon...
Investing in a better future for my children
It’s a subject that can mean different things to different people. According to the Mortgage Advice Bureau, the Bank of Mum and Dad contributes 26% of funds to the UK housing market, making it the ninth biggest lender in the market. 84% of parents now help their children to get on the ...
Weathering the inflation storm – the importance of a well-balanced and diversified portfolio
Just as a sudden squall can blow a ship off course, inflation can rapidly alter the direction of your investments. As the world recovers from the pandemic, markets have grappled with the new regime of higher inflation and interest rates after more than a decade of low, or near-zero rat...
What connects the world’s first wheelchair toddler with a world-famous Cambridge scientist?
What connects the world’s first wheelchair toddler with a world-famous Cambridge scientist? Anyone who knows Ken Dickson, the Founder of Axiom-e, will have heard him mention Dragonmobility Ltd, the social enterprise designer and manufacturer of bespoke elevating powered wheelchai...
China’s new materials industry & UK-China collaboration
The development of materials and chemical products in China has been one of the most remarkable industrial and scientific transformations in recent history. Over the past few decades, China has rapidly evolved from being a consumer of materials and chemicals to becoming a major player i...
From Ideas to Impact: Empowering the Next Generation of Innovators
This event is part of the University of Cambridge Alumni Festival.
Business Woman Of The Year Final 2023
HR Ready writes...we’re very excited to announce that HR Ready Ltd have reached the Cambridge Independent SME Cambridgeshire Business Awards Final 2023 in the ‘Business Woman of the Year’ category. ...
Yellow Submarine names new Sales & Marketing Director
Yellow Submarine has appointed Stewart Huckett to the role of Sales & Marketing Director. Stewart will be responsible for the expansion of business globally. ...