Insights
Insights
How micro moments help build trust
Humility and empathy are vital for building trust following reputational issues that have beset both accountancy and banking.
Helping family members to climb the property ladder
Bump into a first-time property buyer these days and the chances are they’ll be well past their first flush of youth. Indeed, the statistics dictate that the buyer won’t be an individual at all but an established couple with children.
Retirement should not be a barrier to getting a mortgage
According to the most recent figures from the Office for National Statistics, retirees now account for 18% of the 65.6 million UK population – that’s nearly 12 million people, and the figure continues to rise.
Can you put a price on your child’s education?
More parents than ever are seeking to send their children to independent schools, and at the same time fees continue to rise. Hampden & Co Banking Directors Clare Ansell and Stephen Buckland discuss how to plan for what can be a huge financial commitment.
Where are the banks when businesses need them?
The pandemic crisis has highlighted the increasing reluctance of high-street banks to support business owners in times of crisis. Mark Prentice explains why this is – and why many of these business owners are now seeking an alternative.