The term “unprecedented times” has been used a lot over the past few years, hasn’t it? Whether it’s the global pandemic, the soaring cost of fuel and energy crisis or the more recent war in Ukraine none of us would be shamed for saying when it comes to our finances […]
Category Archives: Wealth
09
Mar
Mar
A very good question a few of our clients have been asking recently is; “Am I invested in Russia?” You may be aware that we provide both our mainstream and ESG (you might call them ethical) portfolios. The former takes a low cost market approach and the latter has been […]
08
Mar
Mar
Right now it’s very hard to watch the news and see the suffering that is taking place in Ukraine. As wealth managers, we feel it is important to let you know our thoughts on what is going on in the financial market. For some of you the impact of the […]
25
Jan
Jan
At Robson Laidler Wealth we know a great client relationship is built on transparency and trust and with that in mind we thought we would delve into the lives of our advisers, to find out more about them and their daily routine at work and to help you get to […]
24
Jan
Jan
It’s January and you may have just had the pleasure of paying your tax bill… but have you made use of the tax planning opportunities available to you before the end of the tax year? Are you making the most of the different types of ISAs available to you […]
Blog, Divorce, Financial Planning, Wealth
Why splitting your assets 50/50 might not be the best in your divorce
06
Jan
Jan
In the UK, the starting point or default position for dividing assets during a divorce is 50/50. Most ex-spouse’s would agree that they want an equitable split of their shared matrimonial assets, or the financial product that has been built up during the marriage and belongs to both parties. However, […]
20
Dec
Dec
At Robson Laidler, we want you to get to know us better! This month, we ask Robson Laidler Wealth’s Lydia Sutton 10 Questions… What is your role & how long have you done this for? My role is Wealth Administrator I have now been here since May 2021. What […]
29
Nov
Nov
This week is national Good Divorce Week 2021 (29 Nov – 3 Dec) and here at Robson Laidler Wealth we have also launched a campaign that is all about ensuring financial fairness to help both parties get a ‘good divorce’ with a fair outcome for all. In support of Good […]
16
Nov
Nov
The pandemic has taken its toll in different ways. For many this has included relationship breakdown and sadly we have seen this happen with our own clients. It’s clearly unavoidable but the breakdown of long-term relationships and potential divorce in later life is one of the biggest risks to […]
Financial Planning, Healthcare, Medical, Pensions, Retirement, Wealth
NHS Pension – exit planning tips
15
Nov
Nov
In 2019 Robson Laidler Wealth wrote a blog entitled NHS Pensions – handy hints to plan your exit This has been one of our team’s most viewed blogs yet since 2019 there have been a few changes, which you should be aware of. One thing that hasn’t changed and […]