The Chancellors mood was buoyant as he relayed the UK’s economic prospects during his Budget speech. “The era of austerity is finally coming to an end” he declared. He therefore declared some room for additional support for public services: NHS, schools, defence, social care and, overall, an assertion that shrinking budgets will start growing again. […]

The links contained within this bulletin will mean you will be departing from the regulatory site of Opus Gold. Opus Gold is not responsible for the accuracy of the information contained within the linked site  PROPERTY TAXATION UPDATE Property taxation has been undergoing significant changes recently. As most of us will be affected by one form […]

The links contained within this bulletin will mean you will be departing from the regulatory site of Opus Gold. Opus Gold is not responsible for the accuracy of the information contained within the linked site Welcome to the latest edition of our Financial Crime Awareness Bulletin. This bulletin considers recent developments and trends in the Financial […]

The links contained within this bulletin will mean you will be departing from the regulatory site of Opus Gold. Opus Gold is not responsible for the accuracy of the information contained within the linked site   STUDENT LOANS The income threshold for repayment of student loans was revised on 6 April. Among the reasons suggested for […]

The links contained within this bulletin will mean you will be departing from the regulatory site of Opus Gold. Opus Gold is not responsible for the accuracy of the information contained within the linked site   TAX-FREE CHILDCARE  The planned abolition of the childcare vouchers scheme for new claimants has been deferred for 6 months. […]

Welcome to the latest edition of our Financial Crime Awareness Bulletin.  This bulletin considers recent developments and trends in the Financial Crime sector and is designed to bring them to your attention.  It is intended to draw your attention to key topics affecting the industry, highlight important issues and changes to legislation and re-emphasise the […]

Merry Christmas and best wishes for the New Year from everyone at Opus Gold.   Thank you for your ongoing support during 2017, and we look forward to working with you again in 2018.  

While there were no surprise announcements affecting shareholder directors there may be an opportunity to consider some planning options.  The Autumn Budget did not involve any surprise announcements affecting shareholder directors. Nevertheless, this may be a good time to consider some planning options as we discuss below. Leaving funds in the business For those business […]

Something for the Younger Voters Having been rebuffed by younger voters in the June general election, the Government is understandably concerned to be seen to be addressing their needs, and this was reflected in the Chancellor’s November Budget announcements. Of particular concern has been the difficulty young people are experiencing in getting onto the housing […]

NS&I puts fixed term Bonds back on sale NS&I has reintroduced 1-year and 3-year Guaranteed Growth Bonds and Guaranteed Income Bonds to general sale. Guaranteed Growth Bonds and Guaranteed Income Bonds have not been on general sale since 2009 but both 1 and 3-year Guaranteed Growth Bonds and Guaranteed Income Bonds will now be available […]