The COP26 summit took place in Glasgow in November. World leaders gathered to discuss the future of the environment and the fight against climate change. After two weeks of discussion and deliberation, the following measures have been agreed: The member states were asked to come back next...
Anyone can invest, whether you can set aside £50 a month or have a multi-million pound portfolio. Online trading platforms provide the means, while any number of forums, guides, and online courses supply the know-how. But filtering out the noise and finding genuinely useful information...
At Tandem, we have long believed in putting people first - both clients, and our staff. In light of this, we are thrilled and proud to announce that Tandem Financial has been selected for the 2021 Citywire, New Model Adviser Top 100. This is for...
Until early 2020, the markets had been on an almost unstoppable upward trajectory since March 2009. There were a few blips along the way, but the majority of investors made money, providing they held their nerve and remained invested through the downturns. But in early 2020,...
Investing has never been simple, but at least it was logical. You buy shares in a company and in turn, you profit when the company is successful. It has never been easier to invest across the globe in a variety of shares, multi-asset funds, and...
If you have read the financial press recently, you may have noticed some speculation around inflation. Modest inflation is good for the economy. It indicates prosperity and encourages investment. The government target for inflation is 2% per year. But after an unprecedented year, when growth across...
The economy is an intricate machine with many moving parts. Generally it ticks along in a cyclical fashion, expanding and contracting over a period of several years. News articles about the economy tend to focus on a particular issue and turn it into a story that...
Whether you work with an accountant or prefer to DIY, tax return season can be a busy time. You have until 31st January to submit your tax return online and settle your outstanding tax bill for the previous tax year. This gives you more than eight...
We all know we should have a Will, and yet they tend to drift lower down on the priority list year by year. But a Will is just one component of your estate plan and is arguably the last piece of the puzzle. There are other...
Bonds rarely receive the same level of attention as equities. They don’t offer the excitement of wildly fluctuating prices or rapid growth. Bonds are the more steady, stable cousin of equities, which some investors may consider a little dull. But bonds are one of four main...