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Award winning Cornish poetry published

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

A poetry collection by Cornish writer Cara Watson, which won the 2012 Cinnamon Press Poetry First Collection Award, is to be published early next month (February 2013).

Watson French appoints graduate trainee

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Financial planning and investment management company Watson French has appointed its first graduate as part of a drive to recruit a new graduate every year.

Watson French launches graduate training programme

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Financial planning and investment management company Watson French is launching a graduate training programme that aims to recruit and train a new member of staff every year.

Nick appointed ‘Chartered Champion’ for Cornwall and Plymouth

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Truro-based Watson French director Nick Wood has been appointed ‘Chartered Champion’ for Cornwall and Plymouth by the Chartered Insurance Institute.

Beware looming pension deadline, warns Watson French

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

There is only a short period of time remaining for individuals with large pension schemes to consider if there is any advantage from claiming fixed protection before the deadline of 6th April 2012.

Financial adviser ahead of the game with diploma

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Truro-based financial adviser Laura Harris has been awarded a Diploma for Financial Advisers by the Institute of Financial Services, almost a year ahead of the qualification becoming compulsory.

Fixed Protection deadline approaching for significant pension funds

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The deadline is approaching for anyone with significant pension funds to apply for what is know as ‘fixed protection’ before it is too late.

Watson French strengthens Truro team

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Watson French, the Truro-based independent financial planning and investment management company, has strengthened its team with the appointment of Laura Harris as financial advisor.

Gold could hit $2000 as investors seek safe haven from market turmoil

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

One of the region’s leading investment managers is predicting that the price of gold could top $2,000 an ounce as investors try to insure themselves against further market turmoil.

Pensions reform ‘unaffordable’ for many, warns Watson French

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Reform of the pensions system to encourage more people to save for their retirement could be unaffordable for many workers hit by rising costs and static wages.

Watson French launches new service to help maximise pension income

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Watson French, the Truro-based independent financial planning and investment management company, has launched a new service to help people with smaller retirement funds find the best income.

Watson French move caters for new growth

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Watson French, the Truro-based independent financial planning and investment management company, has moved to larger offices to cater for future growth.

Beware pension changes, says Watson French

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Employers are being warned that new pensions regulations will be more challenging, costly and time consuming than many of them realise, and could have a disproportionate impact in the South West.