Coronavirus Contingency Plans : April 2021
As the situation with COVID-19 (Coronavirus) currently stands, and based on our contingency plans and latest advice, we are confident that we can continue to provide our service to our clients. To minimise any risk to colleagues and clients, we are taking the following precautions: Exeter officeUnless government guidance dictates otherwise, our office remains open with […]
Coronavirus Lockdown: 31 December 2020- Contingency Plans
As the situation with COVID-19 (Coronavirus) currently stands, and based on our contingency plans and latest advice, we are confident that we can continue to provide our service to our clients. To minimise any risk to colleagues and clients, we are taking the following precautions: Exeter officeUnless government guidance dictates otherwise, our office remains open with […]
Coronavirus: The Week’s Global and Market Updates
Friday 20 March The world has received a ravaging from coronavirus this week, seeing countries like Australia and New Zealand closing borders to all non-essential travel, and Italy falling prey to the highest death tolls yet recorded by the virus. In the UK, school closures from today have been announced and UK businesses in the […]
17 March 2020: Coronavirus – Company Statement
We understand that there is uncertainty over what will ensue over the coming months owing to the steady spread of the COVID-19 virus. We would like to assure you that we are closely monitoring developments and have plans in place to mitigate any potential disruption to our service, to ensure that you are receiving […]
Coronavirus: Monday 9 March Investment Updates
Monday 9 March In the light of today’s market activity, which saw the shares of oil falling by 30%, US trading halted, and the FTSEs tumbling as far as 8.5%, we write to you with our most recent changes and updates to portfolios. In the short term, we are right to react to such […]
What does a financial planner do and when do I need one?
In the UK, the financial services industry is one of the top sectors contributing around £132 billion to the UK economy and providing 1.1 million jobs. In an industry this large, it is easy to get confused about where is going to be the best place for you to go to find the […]
Coronavirus: the latest investment updates
2 March 2020 The decision by global policy makers to address economic fallout from the coronavirus outbreak has led to a tentative recovery today. Early trading in Frankfurt, Paris, London and Milan has seen national indexes rise by 2% with the MSCI up 0.5%. On Monday, Christine Lagarde the head of the European Central […]
Coronavirus: what does it mean for your investments?
28 February 2020 There has been significant press coverage of the coronavirus and its effect on markets in recent days and at Seabrook Clark we are monitoring the situation very closely. Although concerns are understandable, our overarching views are informed by our specialist markets knowledge, historical precedent and the care with which our diverse […]
Budget 2020: how could it affect your pension?
In light of the impending Budget release on the 11 March, Seabrook Clark decided to sit down and assess current speculation and how it could potentially affect your personal financial interests. Perhaps the largest proposition from the Treasury, and one that that is seen as potentially politically controversial, is the plan to cut the […]
Seabrook Clark takes a visit to FORCE
This week, Seabrook Clark visited the base of operations for one of our chosen sponsored charities for this year, FORCE Cancer Charity, in order to see them in action and the amazing work they do day-to-day. FORCE was founded in 1987 and initially operated out of a small room in the Royal Devon & […]