Articles by James Mackreides

James Mackreides

James Mackreides

'Mac' is a short tempered former helicopter pilot, now a writer based in Sofia, Bulgaria. Loves dogs, the outdoors and staying far away from the ocean.

This is why Reeves's increase in the gambling tax is a losing wager
Personal Finance

This is why Reeves's increase in the gambling tax is a losing wager

One more week, and yet another FTSE 250 company vanishes. Evoke, the owner of William Hill, announced on Monday that it was in negotiatio...

For investment trusts with large discounts, this is a slippery slope
Investment Advice

For investment trusts with large discounts, this is a slippery slope

However, these don't yield the best results for investors and aren't a sustainable solution. The threat posed by activist investo...

The areas with the highest inheritance tax obligations
Investment Advice

The areas with the highest inheritance tax obligations

Inheritance tax obligations are increasing, and in some regions of the United Kingdom, the liability is expected to reach six figures./p...

As investors wager on humanity, the world will reject AI failures
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As investors wager on humanity, the world will reject AI failures

However, some of the wealthiest people in the world are placing bets against that. This is what regular investors ought to do. It...

Ten percent more buy-to-let repossessions occur as landlords deal with impending difficult times
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Ten percent more buy-to-let repossessions occur as landlords deal with impending difficult times

Experts are cautioning landlords that "tough times" are ahead due to the increase in buy-to-let (BTL) repossessions. Ac...

Things to think about if you intend to unretire
Personal Finance

Things to think about if you intend to unretire

How much will it cost to come out of retirement? Many older people are being forced to unretire and return to the workforce in or...

How much does Rory McIlroy have to spend?
Investment Advice

How much does Rory McIlroy have to spend?

We examine Northern Irish golfers' wealth in great detail. After securing the coveted green jacket at the Masters on April 12, Ro...

Saba rejected Edinburgh Worldwide's bid
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Saba rejected Edinburgh Worldwide's bid

Saba Capital Management (Saba), an activist investor, played a major role in the defeat of Edinburgh Worldwide's tender offer proposal to...

In April 2027, there will be three tax changes Here are some preparations
Personal Finance

In April 2027, there will be three tax changes Here are some preparations

We describe how to make sure you're ready. Even though a new tax year has just begun, investors and savers will be hit with eve...

Lab-grown meat: make an investment in the future of food
Investment Advice

Lab-grown meat: make an investment in the future of food

This is how you invest. Plant-based diets were popular only five years ago. Following its successful initial public offering (I...

How to contribute to the rapid expansion of healthcare
Investment Advice

How to contribute to the rapid expansion of healthcare

Sven Borho, the fund manager, and James Mackreides discuss the opportunities for investors. Healthcare is a broad term, accordi...

The costs to take into account: is purchasing an electric car worthwhile?
Personal Finance

The costs to take into account: is purchasing an electric car worthwhile?

Owning an electric vehicle (EV) has obvious environmental advantages over a gasoline or diesel vehicle, but potential buyers might questi...