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Finextra
10 hours ago
- Business
- Finextra
UK digital wealth platform Sidekick launches
Sidekick, a new UK digital wealth platform built to serve six-figure earners who've outgrown basic financial products but don't have the millions needed to access private banks, has launched. 0 Sidekick is one of a number of entrants targeting the mass affluent market, using technology to offer products and services once reserved for the super rich. The company was co-founded by serial entrepreneur Matthew Ford (CEO) and Peter Townsend (CTO). Ford previously founded the mobile banking platform Pariti, where Townsend was CTO, which was sold to Tandem Bank in 2018. 'People in this bracket often don't realise how inefficient their finances are until it's too late,' says Ford. 'They're hit with 60% tax rates between £100,000 to £125,000 earnings, they're sitting on idle cash, or they're overexposed to their own company without even realising it.' Among Sidekick's offerings is access to private equity-style investing for just £10,000. Eligible individuals can get access to a regulated Long-Term Asset Fund, which allows clients to invest in high-growth private companies through a professionally managed fund without needing the six-figure minimums usually required. Beyond investments, users get access to an account that automatically spreads deposits across a panel of UK-regulated banks behind the scenes, enabling up to £255,000 of FSCS protection - all through a single interface. And, for higher target returns, its Smart Cash product invests short-term funds into actively managed money market instruments, designed to outperform traditional savings rates while keeping funds accessible. Says Ford: 'People earning six figures today still get offered the same tools as someone just starting out - and that's wrong. You shouldn't need a UBS account to access smarter ways to build wealth. With Sidekick, we're saying: you've worked hard, now your money should work just as hard for you.'
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Vineyard near York to host food and wine fair
Dunesforde Vineyard in Upper Dunsforth in between York and Harrogate is hosting a Food and Wine Fair next weekend. The event is on Saturday April 5 from 12 noon until 6pm and is free to attend, It will feature local artisan food businesses showcasing their delicious products, alongside the vineyard's own award-winning wine. Dunesforde, the current home of the UK's best single varietal white wine, will host the family-friendly event, giving visitors the chance to browse the stalls and to sample food and wine. RECOMMENDED READING: IN PICTURES: Dunesforde Vineyard Food and Wine Festival Dunesforde Vineyard wins Wine GB award for Solaris Wine GB Gold medal success for Dunesforde Vineyard It is also promises a great opportunity to learn about wine as Dunesforde's Head of Wine Development, Peter Townsend, will be hosting free short talks throughout the afternoon where visitors will hear the story of the vineyard, how the wines are made, learn about food pairing and, of course, sample the produce too. There will be food to eat at the fair and also treats to take home from new and returning local artisan food and drink businesses. Live music will come from Spa Sax. The stalls include: Coffee Bike, Cook with Owen, Fairfax Distillery, Finding Thyme, George & Joseph Cheesemongers, Jack in a Box Catering, Little Jackson Makes, Ouseburn Village Store, Pizza Social, Spellow's Village Shop, Stuzzi, The Curious Brownie Company and The Secret Bakery Harrogate. Peter Townsend, Head of Wine Development at Dunesforde Vineyard, said: 'Our first Food & Wine Fair last year was such a brilliant day and we can't wait to welcome guests back and hopefully new visitors to the vineyard too. 'We love local produce at Dunesforde and the combination of delicious artisan food and our award-winning wines will definitely make for a fantastic afternoon. We can't wait to see you there!' For details, go to:
