For those of you fortunate enough still to be working but having to do so from home, you must be saving a fortune. Most of us have to commute to work either by public or private transport. In the last 4 weeks that’s a big saving on rail, bus or taxi fares, petrol/diesel and parking. … Continue reading “Working from home during lockdown? Then what are you doing with all those savings?”

Jeff Lewis, director at Edinburgh IFA RobMac, summarises four ways to manage market volatility in these uncertain times. Jeff says “This is a devastating time for individuals, families and communities across the world and there will be economic and market implications. But unlike the great financial crisis in 2008/2009, the underlying position of financial markets … Continue reading “Four ways to manage market volatility”

Covid-19 has made life challenging enough in terms of our day to day habits without having to worry about your investments. We know that there has been an increase in financial scams and only this week the Pensions Regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority and the Money and Pensions Service issued a joint statement urging people … Continue reading “Beware of financial scams and best practice communication during these challenging times”

As IFAs across the UK set up shop in their own homes, Citywire’s Ashley Thomas-Walsh finds out about their new home office, what they are ‘not’ doing this week, and how they compare the latest market downturn to 2008 and 1999. Lisa Doig, director at RobMac featured in this exclusive list, answers Citywire’s questions. How … Continue reading “See how 20 IFAs have set up working from home – RobMac’s Lisa Doig reveals all”

Lisa Doig and Alison Mitchell recently attended a seminar on income protection run by Legal & General. While the seminar covered a wide range of income protection topics, the one that had the most impact was just how easy it is to potentially lose your home. And when you see the 6 reasons below, it’s … Continue reading “6 ways to lose your home – the one key takeaway from a recent Legal & General seminar on income protection”

RobMac’s continued sponsorship of the StewMel FP Rugby team is looking like a good move as the team are riding high in the Tenant’s National League Division Two. The club’s objective for the season is to gain promotion back to division one where they were two years ago. With two thirds of the season gone, … Continue reading “Stewarts Melville FP Rugby Team Riding High”

RobMac director, Lisa Doig has been nominated for the 2020 Women in Financial Advice Awards for the second year in a row in the category Financial Adviser of the Year – Scotland & NI. This prestigious event celebrates the achievements of women working within the financial advice community and also the broader financial services sector.  … Continue reading “Second year in row for Lisa being nominated for the 2020 Women in Financial Advice Awards”

Robson Macintosh is delighted to announce that they have expanded the Board of Directors with Lisa Doig (née Davies) being appointed as Director. Lisa has been with the company for 6 years and is currently one of our leading advisers. Robson Macintosh Director, Andrew Hannay said of the appointment:  “Lisa has been an exceptional member … Continue reading “Lisa Doig joins RobMac board of directors”

With the launch date imminently approaching, the Broar team of Lachlan, Ewan and Jamie Maclean are hosting a farewell dinner on 23 November. A dinner-dance at the Biscuit Factory in Edinburgh to mark our departure for the start-line of the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge a week later. What to expect:Champagne reception and welcome from Broar.4 course meal … Continue reading “The Talisker Whisky Transatlantic Challenge Update – The Final Wave”

There has been legislation in place for 20 years that was designed to prevent tax avoidance by workers and the firms hiring them. For the last few years this has focussed on the public sector but as of April 2020 it will also apply to the private sector as well. The government are trying to … Continue reading “IR35 is about to get serious in 2020”