If you are tasked with making a list of the most influential people in any discipline, your first instinct is to start with those that…
DBL Asset Management17th May 2023
Pensions are one of the most tax-efficient ways to save for your future. With tax relief on your contributions and any investment returns free from…
DBL Asset Management17th May 2023
In 1823 at Rugby School, William Webb Ellis showed “a fine disregard for the rules” by picking up the football he was supposed to be…
DBL Asset Management14th April 2023
Inflation was never far from the headlines in 2022, as rapidly rising costs saw inflation figures regularly sitting in double digits. In an environment like…
DBL Asset Management14th April 2023
In November, you may have read the article we produced about the April 2023 deadline for filling in historic gaps in your State Pension record.…
DBL Asset Management14th April 2023
Just six months ago, Kwasi Kwarteng stood up in the House of Commons and delivered his controversial “mini-Budget”. The announcements ultimately brought down the short-lived…
DBL Asset Management15th March 2023
On Wednesday 15 March 2023, chancellor Jeremy Hunt presented his spring Budget. Focusing on the government's aims to halve inflation, reduce public debt, and boost…
DBL Asset Management15th March 2023
It is safe to say that all rugby fans start looking forward to the next World Cup soon after the previous tournament has finished. Other…
DBL Asset Management8th March 2023
Social media can be a terrific tool, whether you use it for staying in touch with friends and family, connecting directly with fans or other…
DBL Asset Management8th March 2023
The 2022/2023 tax year ends at midnight on 5 April. At that time, your various annual allowances expire and, in some cases, can no longer…
DBL Asset Management8th March 2023
Each rugby season has a unique trajectory and set of narratives. Matches are won and lost, and supporters hopes are raised, and then dashed. Changing…
DBL Asset Management8th February 2023
Debt can be a helpful tool, provided that you use it carefully and responsibly. From credit cards to mortgages, borrowing money to achieve your financial…
DBL Asset Management8th February 2023
As a professional rugby player, the career path in front of you is well-trodden. You will have seen the triumphs of the pros before you,…
DBL Asset Management8th February 2023
The Six Nations Championship is one of the big highlights of the sporting calendar. The unique timing of the event, from the start of February…
DBL Asset Management12th January 2023
If you ever feel like you need help managing your finances, then you are far from alone. Indeed, according to figures published by Financial Capability,…
DBL Asset Management12th January 2023
“In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” American founding father Benjamin Franklin is famed for having said these…
DBL Asset Management12th January 2023
At the start of a new year, it’s common to reflect on what you want to achieve over the next 12 months and to set…
DBL Asset Management19th December 2022
The momentous victory of the England team at the 2022 Women’s Euros in the football was one of the sporting highlights of the year. It…
DBL Asset Management8th December 2022
If you are a rugby player still engaged in professional sport, you could have many sources of income. Sign-on fees, your contracted salary, bonuses, and…
DBL Asset Management8th December 2022
Pension scams are a real scourge in the UK. Figures from Scottish Widows show that 13% of UK adults have been targeted by a pension…
DBL Asset Management8th December 2022
It has been a tumultuous year in British politics, with three prime ministers and four chancellors holding office. After the calamitous “mini-Budget” ushered in the…
DBL Asset Management17th November 2022
The sight of World Cup hero, Steve Thompson, talking openly about the effect a career in the game has had on his long-term mental health…
DBL Asset Management17th November 2022
So far in 2022, economic volatility has made headlines almost every day. As we eased away from the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic at the…
DBL Asset Management17th November 2022
The recent financial turmoil at Wasps and Worcester has shocked everyone in the rugby world, and proved that there are very few certainties when it…
DBL Asset Management17th November 2022
Humans are hard-wired to make poor financial decisions. It’s just in our DNA. Financial wellbeing is a broad topic, covering all aspects of the relationship…
DBL Asset Management31st October 2022
It is a well-established fact, known by all rugby players and supporters, that rugby is a better sport than football. Despite this common knowledge, however,…
DBL Asset Management20th October 2022
As a successful sports professional, you understand better than anyone that working as a team is the only way to achieve the outcome you desire.…
DBL Asset Management20th October 2022
The life of a professional athlete is incredibly busy. Not only is your schedule packed with training, matches, and various other engagements you have with…
DBL Asset Management20th October 2022
We recently sent out a client survey to gain an insight into your thoughts and feelings about the service we provide. As promised, we are…
DBL Asset Management19th October 2022
