30th June 2016
Top tips for managing your money at university
At Carbon we are privileged to work with some very bright young people through our graduate and intern programmes. Finnian Nelson, a second year Economics student from the University of St Andrews, has just completed an internship with us, experiencing … Continued
Read PostLast Wednesday, Carbon’s Managing Director, Gordon Wilson, made a guest appearance on BBC Scotland’s John Beattie radio show which was hosted by broadcaster Louise White whilst John takes a well earned break. The initial discussion focussed on the impact on the … Continued
Read PostCarbon Financial Partners undertake charity cycle to raise £50,000 for Winning Scotland Foundation, with support from charity’s world famous Scottish athletes #CarbonFivers A 10-strong team from independent financial advice firm, Carbon Financial Partners will cycle 500 gruelling miles in … Continued
Read Post24th June 2016
Britain votes to leave the European Union – what does it mean for savers and investors?
Message from Gordon Wilson. MD of Carbon When I went to bed last night, financial markets were calm, expecting a ‘remain’ vote with the associated relative certainty and stability. A matter of hours later financial markets around the world were … Continued
Read PostSaturday 4th June saw the first Carbon Social Cycle Club outing, heading to the west coast to take on the Five Ferries. Thirteen of us set off from Wemyss Bay just after 7.30 in the morning and eased down the … Continued
Read Post7th June 2016
Do you really believe “You can’t handle the truth?”
In Monday’s Press & Journal, Carbon’s investment director, Barry O’Neill, discusses a topic that was also recently raised in parliament, the lack of transparency about investment fees from the active fund management industry. In response to the issue being raised by MP Tom Tugendhat, Prime … Continued
Read Post2nd June 2016
Why women often make better investors than men
There can’t be many sectors of the economy that are more male-dominated than the investing industry. Only around 10% of mutual funds and hedge funds have female managers, and women account for fewer than a quarter of financial planners. Evidence … Continued
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