Mad as a March hare: An amazing month for various reasons

March 2023 has been a 'bit of a crazy month' for financial planners

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Keith Churchouse looks back on the last month with all its ups and downs, saying March 2023 is one to remember...

The Easter rabbit is nearly out of the hat as we approach the end of the tax year, immediately followed by the Easter break. March 2023 has been a bit of a crazy month for financial planners and advisers. Sure, the end of the tax year occurs every year and the ‘last-minuters' make contact, even though they have been prompted to take action throughout the last 11+ months. To be fair, it's been happening for decades in my experience, and to some extent, it would be disappointing if there weren't a few allowances to use up with days to spare. However, March 2023 has brought with it a few...

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