'The cognitive dissonance when your beliefs don't add up cause very real pain'

The Euro Stoxx 50 Index is up 10.8% since the start of the year

Your regular IFA M&A round-up

'Identification. Action. Reporting – don't delay'

Standalone unemployment insurance is making a comeback

Investors have an opportunity to boost the UK economy through VCTs

'MPS growth has been profound in the last decade'

'Evidence-based investing provides a disciplined, long-term strategy'

'The carry forward rules can be difficult to navigate'

'Those investing via PISCES, and their advisers, should scrutinise issuers and their disclosures carefully'