CHAIRMAN’S LETTER
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THE INVESTOR
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Chairman, Investment Committee, St. James’s Place Wealth Management
hina’s increasing in uence on the global economy
means there are understandable concerns, both
in the UK and around the world, about the
potential impact of its recent slowing growth rate.
In an analysis of the outlook for key developed
economies in 2016 and beyond, Roger Bootle,
Executive Chairman of Capital Economics, says he is not unduly
worried about the impact China will have on growth and explains
why the UK economy should remain relatively healthy, despite a
predicted rise in in ation and scal tightening.
The motor industry has been one of the UK’s big success
stories in recent years. In our Sector Focus, Joanne Hart looks
at the reasons behind this. She also discusses the fallout from
the revelation that Volkswagen tted devices designed to falsify
emissions tests on millions of its diesel-powered vehicles, and the
potential impact this might have on the future of diesel cars.
The new year is always a good time to review your nancial
a airs. This year, there are some regulatory changes that could
have a signi cant impact on tax bills and planning opportunities.
Our tax feature highlights the key areas for you to take note of.
I do hope the articles in this latest issue of
The Investor
will be of
interest to you. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to
contact your St. James’s Place Partner.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON ANY OF THE ARTICLES IN THIS ISSUE OF THE INVESTOR, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ST. JAMES’S PLACE PARTNER
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