Ask an economist to define risk when it comes to investment, and they will most likely reply ‘it depends’.  Of course, there are complex mathematical models that attempt to quantify risk, but these on their own are never likely to … Continued

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In Monday 22nd July’s edition of The Press and Journal, Investment Director, Barry O’Neill, highlights the need to explore how accessible your investment funds are. The article is a timely reminder in light of the recent issues experienced by investors in funds … Continued

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If, like us, you’re a fan of Sherlock Holmes, you may have noticed that a new 50 pence coin commemorating his creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was recently released by the Royal Mint. The new coin marks the 160th anniversary … Continued

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CARBON’S European Tour ambassador Richie Ramsay is looking forward to teeing-up on home turf this month. He’s on familiar ground at The Renaissance, near Edinburgh, for the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open before hopefully heading across the Irish Sea for … Continued

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People invest for two main reasons – to grow their wealth or to protect their existing wealth. We seek to grow our wealth to reach financial goals, such as buying a home, starting a business, paying for children’s education or … Continued

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Here at Carbon, we are firm advocates of evidence-based investing. But what exactly does that mean? Well, the financial services industry is full of people making promises they can’t keep – promises about ‘beating the market’, about picking the best … Continued

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Carbon was delighted to support the 2019 Blackadders Barrie Douglas Foundation Scottish Junior Masters tournament which was held over three days at Perthshire’s Strathmore Golf Centre. The Foundation, created in memory of the former Scottish boys and R&A selector, aims … Continued

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Last Friday saw the second Carbon Social Cycle Club outing, and the second day of glorious weather! A small crew headed off on the ferry to Arran and, fuelled by the mandatory CalMac breakfast, we first took on the ‘rolling’ … Continued

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CARBON’S European Tour ambassador Richie Ramsay has been mining a rich seam of form on his travels this season. We caught up with the Scot after a top 12 finish at the “Made in Denmark” tournament to reflect on his … Continued

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Award Winning, Chartered and Accredited Planning Firm, Carbon Financial Partners is looking for an experienced paraplanner to join their expanding team based in Edinburgh or Perth. The ideal candidate will have achieved diploma status or better, although we will consider … Continued

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