Worldwide Financial Planning

Stock markets around the world have reacted with fear and trepidation to the ongoing financial misery at Germany’s largest lender.

We are still in the phoney war of the Brexit negotiations, with the papers full of conflicting rumours about the Government’s intention and those of the EU’s negotiators.

It’s at this time that it’s worth remembering the famous Donald Rumsfeld quote: “There are known knowns. These are things we know that we know. There are known unknowns. That is to say, there are things that we know we don't know. But there are also unknown unknowns. There are things we don't know we don't know.”

This week the most exciting news was the release of a new plastic Five Pound note; a change that is in stark contrast to most of the week’s events.

Everyday personal financial information you need

Advancement of smartphones and apps means you can keep an eye on your bank account or accounts 24/7. However, changing lifestyles can mean we have a legacy of holdings in a variety of places.