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Summer Staff News

We are delighted to welcome three new faces to the GWA team in Berwick. Dawn Barrett has joined our Administration Team and Joe Findlay and Matthew Taylor have joined our Accounts and Tax teams both as trainee Chartered Accountants.

GWA’s investment in continued staff development has recently seen some excellent exam successes.

In our Wealth Management department Joe O’Brien, Neil Robertson, Madison Smith, Holly Tennant and Charlotte Thomson have completed CII (Chartered Insurance Inst.) qualifications in Financial Planning and Personal Tax and Trust Planning as part of their continued professional development, along with one of our Associates, Stuart Millar who is extending his experience to include the ability to offer independent financial advice.

In our Tax team, Taylor Maphin is completing her CTA (Chartered Inst. Of Taxation) and Chartered Accountancy exams and Amber Thomas is now ATT (Assoc. of Tax Technicians) qualified. Finally, our trainee Chartered Accountants Muna Kala, Michelle Ritchie and Kim Turnbull have completed and passed further modules on their path to becoming fully qualified

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Global Market Commentary – July

2024 has been a very good year for investors so far, with stock markets in the UK, US and Europe all reaching record highs. Signs of weakness have emerged in recent weeks, as companies report their latest earnings: valuations in the US are high and some profit taking has occurred. The UK stock market appears cheaper, with an improving economy to boot. Many investors believe inflation is finally under control.

Global Market Commentary – June

2024 always promised to be a busy year for elections, with one half of the world’s population heading to the polls. As far as financial markets are concerned, political surprises have now bubbled up in several countries within a short period of time. With much still to be decided by voters, there is greater uncertainty in the short-term investment outlook. However, inflation remains on a declining path in the UK, US and Europe, while economic growth appears strong.

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Join us at the Summer Shows 2024

Summer is just round the corner and we would be delighted if you joined us at the Haddington Show and the Border Union Show once again this year.