Date: June 14, 2019
- Global News
- Market Summary
- Key Economic Releases
- Market Performance
Date: June 7, 2019
- Global News
- Market Summary
- Key Economic Releases
- Market Performance
Date: May 31, 2019
- Global News
- Market Summary
- Key Economic Releases
- Market Performance
Date: May 31, 2019
We caught up with Paul Lewis, consumer champion, award-winning journalist and host of BBC Radio 4’s Moneybox, for his views on financial abuse
“Frenkel Topping is my kind of independent financial adviser – very, very cautious.”
Date: May 24, 2019
- Global News
- Market Summary
- Key Economic Releases
- Market Performance
Date: May 17, 2019
- Global News
- Market Summary
- Key Economic Releases
- Market Performance
Date: May 10, 2019
- Global News
- Market Summary
- Key Economic Releases
- Market Performance
Date: May 9, 2019
Financial Abuse
The equation of trust - acting it the best interests of ‘P’
Date: May 3, 2019
- Global News
- Market Summary
- Key Economic Releases
- Market Performance
Date: April 26, 2019
- Global News
- Market Summary
- Key Economic Releases
- Market Performance
Date: April 18, 2019
- Global News
- Market Summary
- Key Economic Releases
- Market Performance
Date: April 18, 2019
Alison Taylor, senior consultant at Frenkel Topping, considers why the financial services industry should support the landmark change proposed for financial abuse.
Date: April 12, 2019
- Global News
- Market Summary
- Key Economic Releases
- Market Performance
Date: April 5, 2019
- Global News
- Market Summary
- Key Economic Releases
- Market Performance
Date: April 3, 2019
Pension Credit is a means-tested benefit for pensionable aged people whose income and capital is low enough. Couples who live together must make a joint claim for Pension Credit.
Date: March 29, 2019
- Global News
- Market Summary
- Key Economic Releases
- Market Performance
Date: March 28, 2019
Before the 2016 referendum it was warned that leaving the European Union could damage the UK economy. However, despite all the political uncertainty and chaos, the economy appears to holding up well – and on some fronts very well.
Date: March 22, 2019
• Brexit deadline extended past the 29th March
• UK CPI inflation rises slightly from a 2 year low
• Bank of England keeps interest rates at 0.75%
• The Federal Reserve promises no rate hikes in 2019
• Palladium hits an all-time high on tight supply outlook
Date: March 15, 2019
• Brexit deadline extended
• Sterling rallies the most since June 2018
• Equity markets gather momentum
• Oil prices (WTI & Brent Crude) climb to their highest levels this year
Date: March 8, 2019
• The European Central Bank downgrades euro-area growth forecast
• Equity markets slide as volatility returns
• EU officials pessimistic on Brexit ahead of next weeks vote
Date: March 1, 2019
• Sterling rallies on positive Brexit news flow
• China’s Purchasing Managers Index figure continues decline
• China’s equities rally
• US GDP growth tops estimates
Date: February 22, 2019
• No breakthrough in Brexit negotiations
• UK declares record budget surplus in January
• Eurozone economy remains close to stagnation
• Japans manufacturing PMI data shows first contraction in two years
• Palladium hits all time high
Date: February 19, 2019
Frenkel Topping has announced that it is launching a series of free, flexible training sessions, allowing legal professionals to gain APIL-accredited CPD points at no cost.
Date: February 15, 2019
• UK inflation falls to 1.8%
• German economy just misses recession
• Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez calls snap election
• US considers 60 day trade talk extension with China beyond March 1 deadline
Date: February 8, 2019
• The European Commission lowers its growth forecasts for all major EU economies
• The BOE downgrade growth forecasts, citing Brexit as the main issue
• Still no solution to the Brexit deadlock
• No Trump-Xi meeting before March 1 deadline
• India’s central bank delivers unexpected interest rate cut
Date: February 8, 2019
Frenkel Topping Group Chief Executive Officer Richard Fraser caught up with DirectorsTalk for an exclusive interview to discuss what the company has done over the last 3 years and its plans for the next 5 years.
Date: February 6, 2019
Benefit Update February 2019 from Frenkel Topping. Universal Credit (UC) is a new means-tested benefit which was first introduced in April 2013. The aim of UC was to simplify the existing welfare system and to provide one single benefit for people both in and out of work.
Date: February 1, 2019
• US markets rally on Fed dovish tone
• PM May seeks to renegotiate the Brexit deal with the EU
• Italy’s economy slips into recession
• China’s economy loses momentum
Date: January 31, 2019
Government Actuary’s Department: Technical Memorandum
Date: January 25, 2019
• The IMF cut its forecast for the global economy
• Brexit ‘Plan B’ vote to be held on the 29th January
• Sterling reaches its highest level since January 2018
• China posts its slowest growth rate in three decades in 2018 at 6.6%
Date: January 18, 2019
• PM May’s “Withdrawal Agreement” is rejected by Parliament
• UK inflation falls to its lowest level in nearly two years
• EU area faces slowing economic growth
• China’s economy hurt by trade wars
Date: January 11, 2019
The week in review:
- “Meaningful vote” on Brexit confirmed as 15th January
- Federal Reserve alters its stance
- Germany suffers economic slowdown
- Oil price rallies
Date: December 21, 2018
• UK inflation (RPI) rate falls to 2.3%
• UK interest rate remains unchanged
• Global equity markets fall
• European economic growth slows
Date: December 14, 2018
• Brexit takes centre stage
• Brexit uncertainty at all time high
• Sterling falls
• Sovereign bond yields compress
• ECB confirms end of bond buying programme
Date: December 7, 2018
• A volatile week for markets globally
• Safe haven sovereign bonds rally
• Brexit vote outcome ever more opaque
• US/China agree temporary trade war truce
Date: November 30, 2018
We are delighted to announce that Frenkel Topping won the Employer of the Year Commendation Award at last night’s City of Manchester Business Awards.
Date: November 30, 2018
- EU signs Brexit Withdrawal Agreement
- Brexit parliamentary vote is confirmed as 11 December 2018
- US and China meet at G20 meeting
- Italy shows signs of budget compromise
Date: November 23, 2018
The week in review:
- Brexit emergency summit set for Sunday
- US equities erase year-to-date gains
- European Commission rejects Italy’s latest draft budget
- Crude Oil rises after 6 weeks of losses
Date: November 20, 2018
Growing demand from millennials for Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) has led to Frenkel Topping launching our own Socially Responsible Model Portfolio (SRMP). Find out more.
Date: November 20, 2018
Frenkel Topping has officially launched a new actively managed cash service that will see clients get better bank interest rates for savings. Find out more.
Date: November 20, 2018
We're delighted to be bolstering our growth plans with the launch of a new training academy to attract future talent to the business.
Find out how you can get into our training academy.
Date: November 16, 2018
• Draft Brexit agreement reached
• Negative reaction prevails
• Italy defies the EU’s budget guidelines
• Oil price collapses
Date: November 9, 2018
• Brexit rumours swirl ahead of the deadline
• US political system in likely gridlock
• EU and Italy on collision course
• Oil prices fall sharply
Date: November 2, 2018
- UK base rate remains unchanged
- UK GDP forecast growth upgraded to 1.9% in 2019
- President Trump to meet Xi Jinping to discuss trade
- Brazil elects a “market friendly” President
Date: November 1, 2018
The ONS has released the provisional data set for ASHE 6115. This is the third year in a row
that the data has been made available before mid-November. This will certainly help with the
recalculation process for all Periodical Payments due to be paid on or before 14th December
2018.
Date: October 26, 2018
The week in review:
- Equity market correction continues
- Brexit outcome remains uncertain
- EU rejects Italy’s budget plan
- Emerging Market equities continue to struggle
Date: October 19, 2018
- Brexit uncertainty reaches new levels
- UK inflation (CPI) falls unexpectedly
- Italy challenges EU budget rules
- European equity markets struggle
Date: October 12, 2018
The week in review:
- Global equities sell off with a market correction
- Equity market volatility increases
- IMF cuts global growth forecast for 2018 and 2019
- WTI Oil heads for biggest drop since July
Date: October 5, 2018
The week in review:
- Brexit outcome continues to make headlines
- US, Canada and Mexico reach revised trade agreement
- Italian budget agreed at 2.4% GDP deficit
- Brent Crude Oil continues to rise
Date: September 28, 2018
- Brexit outcome ever more opaque
- Federal Reserve increases its funding rate
- Italy challenges EU budget rules
- Oil price reaches a four year high
Date: September 21, 2018
- EU Summit ends in Brexit disappointment
- S&P 500 reaches another new all time high
- Sovereign bond yields rise
- Asia and EM recovers from year lows
Date: September 14, 2018
-Brexit headlines turn more positive
-UK base rate remains unchanged
-Italy offers budget compromise
-Oil price rises on supply fears
Date: September 7, 2018
The week in review:
- Brexit disagreements spill into the open
- Sterling falls on Brexit concerns
- EU/Italy negotiate a budget solution
- Emerging markets fall sharply again
Date: August 31, 2018
The week in review:
-S&P 500 touches a new high
-US reaches a new NAFTA (trade) agreement with Mexico.
-Brexit – conciliatory EU tones
-Italy challenges EU budget constraints
Date: August 24, 2018
The week in review:
- S&P 500 touches a new high
- US/China tariffs become reality
- Brexit talks continue
- Euro-area growth rebounds
- Merger & acquisition activity prevalent
Date: August 17, 2018
The week in review:
- Turkey’s economic problems dominate
- UK inflation rises to 2.5%
- UK unemployment falls to 4%
- Gold falls below $1,200 per ounce
Date: August 10, 2018
The week in review:
- Sterling falls on Brexit worries
- US economic momentum maintained
- US/China trade dispute ratchets up
- Oil demand falls
Date: August 3, 2018
The week in review:
- US interest rates remain unchanged
- Bank of England interest rate increases by 0.25%
- US/China trade relations deteriorate
- Sovereign bond yields rise
- Gold price falls
Date: July 27, 2018
The week in review:
- EU/US trade relations improve
- Highly valued US technology stocks wobble
- FTSE 100 share buy backs prominent
- Oil ends three week losing streak
Date: July 20, 2018
The week in review:
- UK CPI data falls short of expectations
- President Trump and President Putin meet in Helsinki
- EU preparing rebalancing measures if trade dispute continues
- Oil posts its third weekly loss
Date: July 13, 2018
The week in review:
- Brexit uncertainty hits sterling
- US- China trade war begins
- Base metal prices fall in response
- China eases market access rules
Date: July 6, 2018
The week in review:
- UK economic data rebounds
- US economy maintains momentum
- Trade tariffs become reality
- Asian markets underperform over protectionsism
Date: June 29, 2018
The week in review:
- Oil price touches year high
- EU purchasing manager index (PMI) re-assures
- UK housing market slows
- China equity market enters bear market territory
- Sovereign bond yields move lower
Date: June 22, 2018
The week in review:
- UK interest rate remains unchanged
- Trade tensions hurt risk appetite
- Sovereign bond yields fall
- Nasdaq touches a new high
Event date: October 28, 2016
The team at Frenkel Topping's Manchester head office today took part in our very own Bake Off with the proceeds from the sale of our bakes being donated to the Frenkel Topping Charitable Foundation.
Event date: July 1, 2016
AvMA’s ACNC aims to brings the clinical negligence community together.
Event date: June 30, 2016
The reception at the Alfresco Bar, Brighton Beach, starts at 6.30pm and offers our guests a complimentary bar and hot fork buffet.
Event date: June 29, 2016
Frenkel Topping consultants will be there to showcase our new Investment Management.
Event date: June 22, 2016
Frenkel Topping is delighted to sponsor the Brain Injury Social Work Group (BISWIG) conference in Manchester on the 22 June 2016.
Event date: June 15, 2016
BABICM holds its 2016 Summer Conference and 20th Birthday Celebrations.
Event date: June 13, 2016
FT is sponsoring Bush & Company Rehabilitation's Annual Conference on the 13 June.
Event date: May 12, 2016
Save the date! Our headline annual Deputy Day Conference will be held on 12 May 2016 in London. The event will focus on the wellbeing of vulnerable individuals.