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Edward Ayres

Paraplanning Associate

Ed is a Paraplanning Associate with over three years’ industry experience. He is currently completing the CII Level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning and awaiting his final exam results. Ed graduated from De Montfort University with a First-Class Honours degree in Global Finance (BSc), including a placement year at Hinckley & Rugby Building Society as a Treasury and Regulatory Accounts Assistant, where he developed strong analytical and regulatory expertise.

Qualifications

Global Finance (BSc), De Montfort University, R01-R05

Insights by Edward Ayres

Turn the new tax year into significantly extra income

A new tax year is not just a date on the calendar – it is an optimal chance to earn, save and protect more of your money. Cut your 2026/27 tax bill with these core financial planning considerations.

Beyond ESG or green ­labels: The opportunities, limitations and trade-offs

There are widespread claims that ESG investing positively impacts the climate and society – as well as delivers better returns compared with traditional approaches. But do these claims hold up under scrutiny? Professor Alex Edmans reveals where the reality diverges from the rhetoric.

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