This popular one day event, which is organised through Salisbury Social Sea Angling in association with Silverspray Charters, is all about having fun, whilst raising a few pounds for charity. Hudson Green & Associates Ltd will once again sponsor the food and welcome drinks, with other key businesses from the region sponsoring prizes from a range of categories, raffle prizes will also be available.

The cost per head is £90, however, many of last year’s participants entered into the true spirit of inter-boat competition by taking an entire boat (capacity of 12), using the event as either a team-building exercise or an opportunity to entertain key clients.

Don’t let your chance to get tickets slip away! Call 01722 421 337 for more information.

Ian joined Sasha for the second time in less than six months as the weeks’ resident expert to discuss among other things, finance and the serious issues of the day.

You can listen again at http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00dfr1r

Commenting on discovering his nomination, Ian Hudson was surprised “I am delighted to be recognised as a valued contributor to the promotion of Independent Advice, particularly for a second year. It is a critical time for our industry as it faces the challenges over the coming twelve months and these awards are a great focus for getting the message across clearly to consumers”.

2012’s Unbiased.co.uk Media Adviser Awards will take place on Wednesday 7th March in London; guests include media advisors, financial media and industry commentators.

Unbiased.co.uk is a legal and financial knowledge hub to help consumers understand about the different types of professional advice available to them, providing helpful guides, tools, calculators and webcasts. Unbiased has built a network of advisers currently producing over 5,000 pieces of positive media about advice and the advice process, not only across the independent financial advice sector but the mortgage, accountancy and legal advice press. Ian Hudson contributes regularly to the National Financial and Broadsheet Press as well as appearing on the radio and for internet webcasts.

“linked directly to inflation”
For those looking to invest in a system for their own home may be concerned about the overall returns, in terms of payback and maintenance. However, Joe Noke of Worthy Energy Solutions, is confident that these concerns can be met. “The units are fairly maintenance free, generally coming with a 10 year guarantee on the PV modules, with a 25 year performance guarantee and an expected lifespan of 35 years”, he added. “Not only that, but the tariff is payable for a 25 year period, linked directly to inflation.”

“interest rates are historically low”
Whilst not every household has the cash budget to consider these as an investment from which they will get a return, there are other funding options available, such as re-mortgaging your home. This is particularly relevant if you are not necessarily looking to move and whilst underlying interest rates are historically low.

“returns are tax free”
Despite the economic uncertainty, investing in your home often makes good sense and sits well with home owners; being able to see your investment is often a great reassurance, even more so when you could be set to see your energy costs reduced. Not forgetting that the returns are tax free!

Contact Hudson Green & Associates Ltd for more detailed information on all types of financial planning.

After a 3 week work experience position within Hudson Green, Arlene has joined our company on a permanent part-time basis as an Administrator/Personal Assistant to Ian Hudson, and is already making a valuable contribution here at Hudson Green.

Arlene shares her home in Tisbury with her boyfriend, daughter, a hamster and currently 11 tropical fish (which are breeding like bunnies, allegedly). Arlene and daughter, Paige, are very keen horse riders, although not owners at the moment; however, they are both working towards owning one in the future.

Ian will join Sasha as this weeks’ resident expert to discuss among other things, finance and the serious issues of the day.

Tune in on BBC Radio Solent 96.1 FM and online or download the podcast.

Retail Investment Product Selection is the online report where IFAs and Private Wealth Managers examine how developments in the retail investment sector are altering Investors, Advisors and Product Providers’ attitude and approach to the retail investment market place.

Read the full article in the attached report.

http://www.clearpathanalysis.com/reports/retail-investment-product-selection/

Commenting on the addition of these mortgage products, Ian Hudson remained a little sceptical, “It seems that these products are not yet mainstream and until the likes of the big four banks bring a 95% mortgage product onto the market, first time buyers will be treated on a first-come, first-served basis. Nevertheless, it does demonstrate that some banks have taken the view that confidence is returning to the market for first time buyers which is a welcome change of attitude; after all it is the lack of first-time buyers which has contributed significantly to the stagnation of the housing market”.

For more information on buying your first home, please call 01722…..421 337

The MPC will be meeting this week to decide whether or not to make any changes to base rate and whether to increase QE. According to Simon Embley, Group Chief Executive of LSL Property Services, inflation could hit 6%. He says, “The last round of quantitative easing boosted growth rates by about 2% and it also put 2% on inflation. We could easily be looking at 6% inflation. We are assuming that if the underlying inflation we have in the economy today, a large proportion of which has come as a result of stuff which is beyond our economy’s control, remains the same, if there is no change to imported inflation, quantitative easing will add to that inflation problem.”

Meanwhile, the British Chambers of Commerce has called on the Bank of England to implement another round of quantitative easing, pushing the size of the programme to £250 billion, as well as other “radical methods” to bolster growth.

Source: www.fundweb.co.uk

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On 3^rd June 2011, Poole Bay will host The Hudson Green Challenge, The Big Slippery One, Dorset’s first Business-Focussed Sea Fishing Competition. The aim of the day is to have fun and to raise a few funds for charity; either as a team-building day or using it as an opportunity to entertain key clients.

Organised through Salisbury Social Sea Angling & in association with Silverspray Charters, the day begins with a quayside briefing before departure out into Poole Bay for a days fishing on a vessel capable of carrying up to 12 anglers. All bait and equipment will be provided, however, you may choose to bring your own tackle. You should arrange your clothing according to the conditions.

The day finishes around 4:30pm for weigh-in and scoring, followed by Barbeque, Paella and drinks at the Nelsons Arms on Poole Quay. Hudson Green & Associates Ltd will be sponsoring the food and welcome drinks, with other key establishments from the region sponsoring prizes from a range of categories. Raffle prizes will be available too!

The cost per head is £60, however, it is anticipated anglers may organise a team boat in the true spirit of inter-boat competition.

Confirmed teams so far include:

• RK Harrison
• Innovate Ltd
• Mercure White Hart Hotel
• Coffin Mew
• Begbies Traynor
• CW Fellowes (Accountants)
• Jordans Residential Ltd
• Salisbury Chamber of Commerce
• Innotec Supplies (UK) Ltd
• BWT Physiotherapy Centre
• Salisbury Social Sea Angling
• Exmouth Deep Sea Fishing Club

Beware!!!!! There may be innovative ways of raising funds for charity on the day, so please be prepared to enjoy donating a few quid to the winning charity [chosen by the winning boat].