Latest Investment News

22nd August 2025

While you might assume your pension will automatically be passed to your chosen beneficiaries, it's actually your provider that has final say. Find out more:

How can savers and borrowers deal with market turmoil?

10th April 2025

While individuals may worry about the impact on their personal finances during times of economic unrest, it’s important to stay calm and not make any knee-jerk reactions.

Stocks and shares ISA returns beat cash ISAs over past year

25th February 2025

Stocks and shares ISAs had a good year in 2024/25 as they offered a higher average return over one year than the average cash ISA. See which funds performed best.

Stocks and shares ISAs had a good year in 2024/25 as they offered a higher average return over one year than the average cash ISA.

Should you use a credit card to buy stocks?

14th August 2024

The risks involved with using credit cards to invest are likely to outweigh the potential benefits.

FCA announces largest overhaul to stock market in 30 years

11th July 2024

Are the new rules enough to attract high quality companies to the UK?

Ending soon: Earn 1% cashback on your ISA deposits in the 2024/25 tax-year with Trading 212

25th April 2024

Furthermore, receive 5.20% interest daily on any uninvested cash with this stocks and shares ISA.

What you need to know about your tax allowance for 2023/24

6th April 2023

From income tax to the new pension reforms, what changes will affect you?

Three estate planning mistakes and how to avoid them

9th December 2022

If you lose a loved one, the matter of inheritance can be an emotional subject for all the family – and if their plans are unclear, this inherited wealth can quickly become a source of angst.

If you lose a loved one, the matter of inheritance can be an emotional subject for all the family, and can quickly become a source of angst.

Should I make early use of my pension in 2022?

26th November 2022

As the UK enters a recession, you might be searching for ways to boost your disposable income to match rising costs. Is early access to your pension a good idea?

As the UK enters a recession, you might be searching for ways to boost your disposable income. Is early access to your pension a good idea?

Investors ditch UK equity funds in record-breaking month

10th October 2022

UK equity funds, which predominantly invest in shares, saw investors withdraw almost £3 billion in August, according to the Investment Association. For the trade body this is a record monthly outflow, and contrasts with the £1.3 billion invested in these funds in August 2021.

UK equity funds, which predominantly invest in shares, saw investors withdraw almost £3 billion in August, according to the Investment Association.

Three practical reasons why you should work with an expert before you retire

10th October 2022

If you wait until retirement to seek assistance, you may already have missed some vital financial planning opportunities. Here are three of the key benefits of working with your Kellands financial planner before and at retirement, rather than waiting until further down the line.

How the Dividend Tax and National Insurance increases could affect you

18th April 2022

In September 2021, the government announced a change to both Dividend Tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs), which have come into immediate effect on 6 April 2022. These changes see both Dividend Tax and NICs increase by 1.25 percentage points, meaning that as an employee, company director, or business owner, your wealth will be directly affected.

In September 2021, the government announced a change to both Dividend Tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs).