by fpgonline | Jun 4, 2024 | Latest News & Blog
In 2024, about 4 billion people around the world will be eligible to vote in an election. This is a significant number that could have implications for the global economy, politics and markets. We will focus on two of the most notable elections from 2024: the UK and...
by fpgonline | Jun 3, 2024 | Latest News & Blog
With almost half of 2024 behind us and the UK and US General Elections on the horizon, we share the latest views on the global economy, including the outlook for growth, inflation, jobs, and interest rates. Key points Underlying US economic growth was stronger than...
by fpgonline | May 29, 2024 | Latest News & Blog
The gender pay gap is currently 7.7%. The gender pension gap measuring the amount of money in a pension fund at age 65 is £100,000. Leading to an average retirement income gap of 39% or £7,000 per year between men and women. The Equal Pay Act is 48 years old, yet...
by fpgonline | Dec 1, 2023 | Latest News & Blog
The Financial Planning Group office will be closed from 22 December and will open again on 3 January 2024.
by fpgonline | Nov 29, 2023 | Latest News & Blog
With house prices having fallen during 2023 and lenders reducing rates, we are perhaps starting to see some chinks of light at the end of the tunnel for first time buyers struggling to get their first foot on a rung of the property ladder. A First Time Buyer Report...
by fpgonline | Nov 27, 2023 | Latest News & Blog
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt presented his Autumn Statement on 22 November during which the government confirmed the second highest State Pension increase since it was introduced and nine documents were published relating to the pensions framework. These included calls for...