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Impact of the Russia and Ukraine conflict

Investors have had a lot thrown at them in recent months, with the emergence of the Omicron variant, rising inflation worries and the prospect of higher interest rates. To these concerns, we can now add the Russian invasion of Ukraine which, aside from the likelihood of human suffering, poses geopolitical dangers for the West and […]

Misconceptions About Mortgages

Misconceptions about Mortgages  Buying a property is one of the biggest – and most expensive – decisions you will make in life, so it is important to ensure that you know fact from fiction when it comes to mortgages, especially when navigating the process for the first time. There is a lot to consider when […]

Misconceptions about Pensions

Pensions might not be the most exciting or glamorous aspect of the financial world, but their importance cannot be overstated. Planning ahead and ensuring you have sufficient pension funds for retirement will not only provide peace of mind in the run up to retirement, but also ensure that you are able to live comfortably and […]

Things to consider when emigrating as a retired expat

Retirement can be a time of uncertainty for many; breaking the habits formed in the working world and adjusting to a new, usually lower, form of income can take some getting used to and often results in the identification of new priorities. However, it can also be a fresh start for many, providing the opportunity […]

How to track expenses effectively in 2022

After the indulgence of the holiday period, many of us turn towards creating new habits and resolutions in the new year. One of the most popular goals for the new year is creating and maintaining good financial practices, whether this be saving, paying off debt or reducing unnecessary expenditure. Arguably the most important step in […]

2022 Predictions

Despite the hopes for more stability in 2021, this year has proven to be almost as turbulent as the last; the ongoing pandemic has not only led to uncertainty and unpredictability in the financial world, but also huge changes in terms of regulations and business conduct. Tightening of Regulation In the past few years, we […]

Turning profits from cryptocurrency into an investment for your future

Despite being a concept for several decades, most of us have only become familiar with the term ‘cryptocurrency’ in recent years. The notion of an online-only currency that is not physical tangible can be difficult to grasp, but for some, the profits of trading in cryptocurrency are very real, and have the potential to be […]

Blacktower Wins Award for Marketing Excellence

After a year in which we reached a great many milestones for the Group, we are delighted to announce that Blacktower Financial Management are the winners of the International Adviser Best Practice Award for Marketing Excellence in Europe.  Of the accreditation, Group Managing Director, Gavin Pluck said:  ‘Let us not forget that while many entered […]

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