Despite efforts by businesses and governments to tackle the gender pay gap, it remains a significant challenge for women. This is accompanied by other financial barriers such as insufficient maternity cover, childcare costs, and the perception of men as the primary decision-makers in investment matters.
Are you considering selling your business in the near future? Transitioning out of or selling a business can be one of the biggest financial decisions you will encounter and marks a critical transition into the next phase of your life. Effective financial planning plays a
We are delighted to confirm that Glasgow based, Loch Fyne Financial Management is now part of Acumen Financial Planning as of the 1st November 2023, after the acquisition by its’ parent company The Financial Planning Group in 2021. With shared values, dedicated financial specialists and
We are delighted to share the news that Certified Financial Planner Rhian Morgan and Chartered Financial Planner Kevin Mackenzie have been appointed as Directors of Acumen Financial Planning. Following on from their appointment in 2022 to directors of the Financial Planning Group. Rhian and Kevin
“Employees are assets we borrow from society, and from their friends and family. So, prioritising wellbeing isn’t just an option. It’s the right thing to do.” In October 2023, our team at Acumen Employee Benefits held a Business Breakfast in Aberdeen, discussing the latest legislation,
In a recent publication with Scottish Financial News, Rhian Morgan delves into the intricacies of nil-rate bands in the context of recent proposed changes to inheritance tax by the Prime Minister. With considerations of potential abolition, it becomes crucial for individuals and families to understand
Speaking with The Herald in October 2023, George Gray discusses the expansion of Medical & Dental operations with the opening of a new office in Glasgow. Acquired in 2018, Medical & Dental brings two decades of expertise in advising clients within the medical, dental, and
Speaking with The Press & Journal in September 2023, Chartered Financial Planner Paul McCabe suggests that a less transactional approach to financial advice, focusing on long-term and holistic benefits, can significantly enhance clients’ financial well-being. Paul McCabe, a chartered financial planner at Acumen Financial Planning, views
A great day out was had by everyone at the recent Chapelton Bike Ride, where Acumen Financial Planning was one of the sponsors supporting NESS (North East Sensory Services). Recent news coverage of the event can be found in The Scotsman here and Aberdeen Live here. Well done to George
In August 2023, a creative arts session was held in our Aberdeen office with GHAT Director, Sally Thomson. Our team enjoyed a morning of mono printing and felt making! Grampian Hospitals Art Trust (GHAT) is an award-winning charity that exists to enhance the wellbeing of all who
