February 2024 Inflation and interest rates continue to dominate financial markets and the noise now is will interest rates increase, not, when will they decrease this is because inflation will…
January 2024 Happy New Year I hope it has started well for you I cannot remember when a central banker has made it so clear about the path of interest…
December 2023 As the two wars continue the main financial conversation has turned to when interest rates will be cut, the market says soon, the Central Bankers say no way.…
November 2023 The War in Gaza has affected markets by reinforcing current trends as pointed out by Buttonwood in the EconomistInterest rates in the US and the UK did not…
https://vimeo.com/882883366Our very first Webinar is now live! Watch the video above to learn more about the current issues impacting investment markets, including current events & inflation, and what FFP are…
In The Autumn Edition Of Our Newsletter, We Are Pleased To Include The Following Commentaries On: Tax Returns; Inheritance Tax & Capital Gains Tax on Property; Employing Family Members by…
October 2023 The factors affecting the world economy and investment performanceThe yield curve (a forecasting tool that predicts future interest rates) is predicting “higher rates for longer” and has been…
Nuts Challenge Charity Mud Run On Saturday 2nd of September members of FFP took part in an obstacle mud run course and donated to Dame Vera Lynn Children's Charity for…
September 2023 The factors affecting the world economy and investment performance;Persistent inflation;Albeit lower in the US. Higher interest rates on deposits gives depositors more money which they are spending which…
August 2023 Inflation is falling in the US, the UK, and globally. UK base rates are now 5.25% pa and set to move higher still. House prices continue to fall…
The Financial Times ran an article at the weekend, and The Times has certainly referred to this as well, regarding a new Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) initiative called Consumer Duty.…
July 2023 The rate of Inflation has fallen in the US but not in the UK, and base rates are 5% in the UK and set to move even higher.…