22nd January 2012, The Scotsman
Will Year of Dragon cause burnt fingers?
Nothing has changed as far as the long-term growth story in China and other emerging markets is concerned, says David Thomson, chief investment officer at VWM Wealth Management in Glasgow.
“Compared to the West, China enjoys faster economic growth, a younger population and a wealth of natural resources. China is now the world’s second largest economy and has large reserves of foreign currency which it can use to stimulate its own economy without having to worry about slowdown in the West.
“It also has the benefit of a very controlled economy where resources can be switched from the production of consumer goods to infrastructure, goods and services for domestic consumption.” Read full article »
24th January 2011
Scotland’s Philanthropy Debate 2010
Given the public cuts in expenditure announced by the government, and the impact this will have on many charities across the country, what role do panel members see for philanthropists in the next few years? more »
20th January 2011, The Scotsman
The Scotsman IFA Of The Year 2010 Competition
The January update... more »
4th December 2010, The Scotsman
The Scotsman IFA Of The Year 2010 Competition
The December update... more »
26th November 2010, The Herald
When you need financial advice, look out for true independence
Scots are more worried than ever about money and need help to navigate the financial services minefield... more »
23rd October 2010, The Scotsman
The Scotsman IFA Of The Year 2010 Competition
The October update... more »
23rd October 2010, The Scotsman
Troubled banks are far from out of the woods despite recovery talk
Two years after the banking crisis that culminated in Scotland's biggest banks being bailed out by the UK Government... more »
16th February 2010, BUSINESS.scotsman.com
Terrible financial year ends with hope of bright future
David Thomson comments on the past year a looks to future for investment opportunities... more »
1st January 2010, Herald Scotland
Financial experts put their money where their mouth is
David Thomson offers some New Year speculation... more »
Every other Wednesday
Reporting Scotland & BBC Scotland
Fergus Muirhead will be on Reporting Scotland every other Wednesday lunchtime answering viewers questions on money issues. He will also be answering questions online on BBC Scotland's new site at... more »
15th December 2009, BBC Scotland Newsonline
Fergus Muirhead on the Cost of Christmas
Fergus Muirhead writes about the best way to spread the cost of Christmas, as well as advice on what to do with unwanted gifts in the New year.... more »
6th December 2009, Scotland On Sunday
David Thomson: Splitting advice from financial products is a clear improvement
If you get what you pay for how much value should you place on something you seem to get for nothing?
That paradoxical question lies behind much of the way that financial products have been sold in the UK... more »
14th November 2009, The Scotman
Rights and wrongs of taking up Lloyds' offer
With a 240-page document to peruse, Lloyds investors have plenty to think about as they decide whether to take up the bank's new share issue. In the biggest rights issue in history, the taxpayer-backed bank is seeking to... more »
3rd November 2009, Moneywise
Government bonds - or gilts - are supposed to be the ultimate in secure investments. Helen Pridham looks at when that holds true and explores the potential routes investors can take... more »
26th September 2009. The Scotsman
Isa boost for older savers but not all will be able to benefit
Millions of over-50s can secure a much-needed boost to their returns when they qualify for an increased individual savings account (Isa) allowance next month.
The annual tax-free Isa allowance rises on ... more »