It’s never too early to start thinking about tax-year end and the planning opportunities that come with it.
The UK Tax Year runs from 06 April to 05 April each year, and from April 2024, there are a number of changes coming into effect that could have an impact on the average investor.
Amidst market volatility, high inflation and rising interest rates, uncertainty is rife amongst investors in the UK. The challenging economic situation has had a direct impact on investor behaviour, with many seeking expert investment management. The Schroders Global Investor Survey 2022 has been released this week, with some interesting findings about how people are navigating these troubled economic conditions.
As we approach the end of the year and the dust settles on Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn statement, now is a good time for some financial planning. It might be a busy time, but it’s worth taking the time to reflect on the past year, consider how the changes from the Autumn budget could affect you, and do some pre-planning so you know what to focus on in the year ahead.
At Path, we’re passionate about empowering women to take control of their finances. One very important topic of discussion recently has been the gender pension gap – in the UK, there is a large disparity between the values of personal pensions for men and women.
A major trades union has exposed a massive gender gap in pension pots; the Prospect Union estimated it to be 38 percent between men and women. That’s more than double the gender pay gap – which is estimated to be 15.4 percent.
