Winter 2011
Dear Reader,
Welcome to the Winter Edition of our newsletter. We hope you find it interesting and useful. Please do feel fee to contact us if there are any particular concerns that we may be able to help you with.
Wishing you a merry xmas and a happy 2012!
The Addidi Team
didi@addidi.com
020 7060 0700
Articles
Navigating Choppy Waters
Many people become concerned when they see stock markets displaying the kind of high volatility they have in recent weeks.
How Low Can You Go?
The base rate may not have moved, but some other interest rates are hitting ultra-low levels. It may be time to take a closer look at your investments.
What Risk Means To You
Like most emotive words, ‘risk’ means different things to different people. When such an emotive word is used in the context of money, it can cause not just anxiety but confusion.
Platforms Could Make Life Easier
Imagine a world in which every investment you bought generated at least three different pieces of paper that arrived separately by post.
Will You Live To Be 100?
The chances of reaching your century are probably greater than you think.
Emerging Into The Light?
If the developed economies are in such a mess, what about emerging market investments?
Annuity Rates Continue To Shrink
Falling government bond yields and increasing lifespans are just two factors pushing down annuity rates.
Getting Ready For 1 October 2012
It may be nearly a year away, but if you are an employer, you should be preparing for 1 October 2012.
Swiss Tax Agreement
The UK Treasury has signed an agreement with Switzerland about UK tax evaders.
Did You Know..
Did you know that there has been a minor change to HMRC advisory fuel rates, which apply if your employer reimburses you for fuel used on business mileage in your company car?
Your Tax Return
Have you remembered that if you missed the 31 October filing date for your 2010/11 paper tax return, then you must file online by 31 January 2012?