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The Government gives you various tax allowances and reliefs each year – and making the most of them can save you a lot of money.

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Jeannie Boyle
Jeannie Boyle,

16/10/2024

Organising your personal finances is extremely important to you, and that’s why we believe it starts with us getting to know you; understanding your needs and objectives and you getting to know us.

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The rewards of giving

Since divorcing Jeff Bezos in 2019, Mackenzie Scott has reportedly donated over $16.5 billion to charities and good causes. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has reportedly donated $59 billion and Warren Buffett an estimated $51 billion. But why? They’ve worked hard for their wealth, they’ve earned it, they’ve sacrificed for it. Why just give it away? Well, it seems that money does in fact buy happiness but not how we might think.

Zoe Brett
Zoe Brett,

14/08/2024

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60% tax?

A quirk in the system means that anyone earning between £100,000 and £125,140 can find themselves paying a whopping 60% tax on this portion of their earnings.

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Tax rates & allowances

How much tax do we pay? This page summarises the main rates and allowances. The current tax year runs from 6 April 2024 to 5 April 2025.

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Going green with your ISA

At EQ Investors, we offer a wide range of sustainable investment options across the green investment universe which can be tailored to suit your goals.

Jeannie Boyle
Jeannie Boyle,

15/03/2024

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Spring Budget 2024: What it means for your money

Here are the main points outlined by the Chancellor in what is expected to be the final Budget before the general election.

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‘Bed & ISA’ explained

With the dividend tax allowance dropping from 6 April 2024, now is the time to maximise your ISA allowance. A Bed & ISA involves transferring assets held outside of a tax wrapper into an ISA so any future capital growth or income on these assets is sheltered from tax.

Zoe Brett
Zoe Brett,

21/02/2024

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Everything you need to know about the end of the tax year

The end of the tax year is an opportunity to take advantage of tax-efficient wrappers and potential government bonuses on some products.

Andrew Birrell
Andrew Birrell,

13/02/2024

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Autumn Statement 2023

The Autumn Statement and what it means for you at a glance.

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Capital Gains Tax: What do the changes mean for you?

Act now to offset Budget tax changes.

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Autumn Statement round-up

Chancellor seeks to repair UK’s tarnished economic reputation with package of tax rises and spending cuts.

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5 top financial planning tips for the self-employed

Are you self-employed? If so, it’s essential to be proactive about your finances.

Dale Scorer
Dale Scorer,

08/09/2022

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New UK trust registration rules

Under the UK’s anti-money laundering rules, trustees must register certain trusts with HMRC’s Trust Registration Service (TRS).

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Blended World – Cautious

This portfolio maintains a bias towards lower volatility investments with equity holdings limited to 50%. It focuses on capital protection with a moderate participation in equity market growth, and aims to reduce investment risk by diversifying across regions and asset classes.

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Blended World – Cautious Plus

This portfolio maintains a bias towards lower volatility investments with equity holdings limited to 60%. It focuses on capital protection with a moderate participation in equity market growth, and aims to reduce investment risk by diversifying across regions and asset classes.

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Blended World – Balanced

This portfolio has a range of investments with different risks, where equity holdings are limited to 70%. It aims to reduce investment risk by diversifying across regions and asset classes, and achieve a balance of capital protection and participation in equity market growth.

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Blended World – Balanced Plus

This portfolio has a range of investments with different risks, where equity holdings are limited to 80%. It aims to reduce investment risk by diversifying across regions and asset classes, and achieve a balance of capital protection and participation in equity market growth.

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Blended World – Adventurous

This portfolio maintains a bias towards higher volatility investments, with up to 90% invested in equity funds. It aims to diversify risk by investing across regions, and enhance returns through its asset allocation strategy and fund selections.

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Blended World – Adventurous Plus

This portfolio maintains a bias towards higher volatility investments, with up to 95% invested in equity funds. It aims to diversify risk by investing across regions, and enhance returns through its asset allocation strategy and fund selections. 

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Blended World – All Equity

This portfolio is designed for the most adventurous risk profile, with up to 100% invested in equity funds. It is unconstrained by selection criteria within the universe of available equity funds, and can make concentrated investments, use sector specific funds, and invest in any geographic region. As a high risk portfolio, its performance is expected to be volatile.

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Climate Action – Cautious Plus

The strategy is comprised of specialist, actively managed and passive tracker funds. This Cautious Plus portfolio is diversified across a mix of equities, fixed income and cash.

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Climate Action – Cautious

The strategy is comprised of specialist, actively managed and passive tracker funds. This Cautious portfolio is diversified across a mix of equities, fixed income and cash.

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Climate Action – Balanced

The strategy is comprised of specialist, actively managed and passive tracker funds. This Balanced portfolio is diversified across a mix of equities, fixed income and cash.

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Climate Action – Balanced Plus

The strategy is comprised of specialist, actively managed and passive tracker funds. This Balanced Plus portfolio is diversified across a mix of equities, fixed income and cash.

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Climate Action – Adventurous

The strategy is comprised of specialist, actively managed and passive tracker funds. This Adventurous portfolio is diversified across a mix of equities, fixed income and cash.

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Climate Action – Adventurous Plus

The strategy is comprised of specialist, actively managed and passive tracker funds. This Adventurous Plus portfolio is diversified across a mix of equities, fixed income and cash.

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Climate Action – All Equity

The strategy is comprised of specialist, actively managed and passive tracker funds. This All Equity portfolio is diversified across a mix of equities and cash.

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Future Leaders – Cautious

This portfolio maintains a bias towards lower volatility investments with equity holdings limited to 50%. It focuses on capital protection with a moderate participation in equity market growth, and aims to reduce investment risk by diversifying across regions and asset classes.

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Future Leaders – Cautious Plus

This portfolio maintains a bias towards lower volatility investments with equity holdings limited to 60%. It focuses on capital protection with a moderate participation in equity market growth, and aims to reduce investment risk by diversifying across regions and asset classes.

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Future Leaders – Balanced

This portfolio has a range of investments with different risks, where equity holdings are limited to 70%. It aims to reduce investment risk by diversifying across regions and asset classes, and achieve a balance of capital protection and participation in equity market growth.

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Factsheet

Future Leaders – Balanced Plus

This portfolio has a range of investments with different risks, where equity holdings are limited to 80%. It aims to reduce investment risk by diversifying across regions and asset classes, and achieve a balance of capital protection and participation in equity market growth.

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Future Leaders – Adventurous

This portfolio maintains a bias towards higher volatility investments, with up to 90% invested in equity funds. It aims to diversify risk by investing across regions, and enhance returns through its asset allocation strategy and fund selections.

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Future Leaders – Adventurous Plus

This portfolio maintains a bias towards higher volatility investments, with up to 95% invested in equity funds. It aims to diversify risk by investing across regions, and enhance returns through its asset allocation strategy and fund selections.

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