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What the Budget means for investors: Impact on taxes, pensions, and for some stocks
Season 1, Ep. 83
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Susannah and Sarah break down last week’s Autumn Budget, diving into its potential impact on savers, investors, and pensions. They cover key topics like inheritance tax changes and their effect on pensions and AIM investments, capital gains tax hikes, employer national insurance adjustments, and the freezing of income tax thresholds.
They’ll also look at how the speech influenced markets and the confusion around possible changes to pension tax-free cash, which has left many facing a financial headache.
Emma Wall, our head of investment analysis and research, speaks with Henry Lowson from Royal London Asset Management.
And Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst at HL, tells us which stocks to keep an eye on following the Chancellor’s budget.
This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure what’s right for you, seek advice. Investments rise and fall in value, so investors could make a loss. Tax rules can change and any benefits depend on your personal circumstances.
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