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Autumn Statement 2023

Autumn Statement 2023

The Chancellor used his 2023 Autumn Statement to “make work pay” and “go for growth”. Whilst widely rumoured, there were no changes to Income Tax thresholds or Inheritance Tax changes. However, following a gloomy political and economic backdrop there have been some...

Market Commentary | August 2023

Market Commentary | August 2023

Throughout 2023, financial markets have been focused heavily on how the various economies will land in terms of the widely expected recessions. Will they land “softly” or “hard”, meaning either a shallower or deeper recession? However, the year-to-date would suggest...

Are You Prepared for the Great Wealth Transfer?

Are You Prepared for the Great Wealth Transfer?

The Great Wealth transfer will see more wealth passed on to future generations than ever before, and we are already seeing this start to take place with our clients. But how prepared is the future generation – facing the cost-of-living crisis as well as record debt...

Hiring: Independent Financial Advisers & Paraplanners

Hiring: Independent Financial Advisers & Paraplanners

MacDonald Partnership is looking to grow our team of extremely strong and experienced Paraplanners and Independent Financial Advisers within Scotland. We are keen to hear from individuals who share our values of trust, transparency and integrity, in the provision of...

“Is Now The Time To Start Thinking About Investing?”

“Is Now The Time To Start Thinking About Investing?”

Following a difficult year in 2022, where investors struggled to see portfolio gains, 2023 has already provided some opportunities to investors. Whilst the initial strength in financial markets so far this year has been rocked by the recent collapse of two US banks,...

Combining Your Pension: Is It Worth It?

Combining Your Pension: Is It Worth It?

We all have that kitchen tabletop or drawer (or a ring binder, if you are much more organised) with a pile of papers and letters to look at ‘on a rainy day’, right? In my experience, this often also includes pension paperwork as many providers tend to make these...

Engaging Employees With Their Workplace Pension

Engaging Employees With Their Workplace Pension

We are firm advocates for continuing to provide education on the topic of pensions to both businesses and their employees in order to engage employees and aid their understanding of what pensions really mean to them. To comply with automatic enrolment, businesses will...