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James Baxter, Tideway Founder

James Baxter

Founder

James started Tideway in 2009, leads the Wealth Management and Pension advice teams. James sits on Tideway's Investment Committee. James is regularly quoted in the financial press on pensions and financial planning. James graduated from Imperial College, London. He has over 25 years' experience as a financial adviser and wealth manager and managed his own firm from a start-up in 1989 before selling it in a management buyout in 2008.
James is a keen sailor and has sailed for the British University team and competed in national and international events in dinghies and small keel boats. He served as Commodore of the Queen Mary Sailing Club from 2022 to 2025.
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A selection of insights written by James Baxter

James Baxter Market Update

Keep Calm and Carry On

Reporting today from Tideway’s most southerly home office in Crete reminds me of the importance...

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James Baxter Market Update

Return to War and US Big Tech Q2 Earnings

As the World Cup ended the US/Israel/Iran ceasefire collapsed. This has pushed up oil prices,...

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James Baxter Market Update

Poor Terry Smith 

With Terry’s net worth reportedly estimated between £300m to £1bn, that’s clearly tongue in cheek...

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James Baxter Market Update

The Rising Cost of Money

It’s all change at No 10 again. Another ceasefire has been agreed between the US...

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James Baxter Market Update

Fly Me To Mars, Elon! • Market Update

Investing in tangible cashflows versus speculating purely on a price is at the heart of...

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Four ways to deal with inheritance tax on pensions

We all know that values go up and down and past performance is no guarantee...
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James Baxter Market Update

Inflation, Bond Yields and the Impact of AI 

These to me are the elephants in the room when I look at what’s going...

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James Baxter Market Update

Bonds, Value Investing, New Tideway Shareholders and Guinness (again!)   

It has been a manic few weeks of news, but we have a long weekend,...

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Offshore Bonds & Inheritance Tax Planning | IHT Mitigation Guide – Tideway Wealth

Offshore Bond Inheritance Tax Planning: Strategies for UK Investors

Learn more about Offshore Bonds Estate planning is vital for preserving your wealth and legacy...

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‘Go Get Your Own Oil!’   

DJ Trump Truth Social Post March 31 2026 Despite the rhetoric it is more like...

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James Baxter’s recent press appearances

The Telegraph: The £1m gamble to beat the pensions death tax

Changes to pension inheritance tax rules are prompting retirees to reassess their options. Discover why...
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Money Week: Should you buy life insurance to avoid inheritance tax?

Discover the benefits, drawbacks and key considerations of using whole-of-life cover as part of your...
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The Times: It costs £800,000 to retire well — workers say it’s impossible

Our founder, James Baxter shared his insight on retirement with The Times....
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Financial Times, James Baxter

Financial Times: Younger workers: it’s time to turbocharge your pension

Read James's recent contribution to the Financial Times on how a gifting strategy can help...
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Financial Times: IHT changes create ‘serious challenges’ for thousands of retirement savers

Read our Founder James Baxter's views on Inheritance Tax Planning in the FT Weekend and...
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Financial Times: Why you should worry more about inflation in retirement

Financial Times: Why you should worry more about inflation in retirement

Read James’s latest insights on practical recomendation to beat inflation in retirement....
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The Telegraph: ISA transfer rules

Our founder, James Baxter was interviewed by The Telegraph about the tax implications of ISA...
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Financial Times: Don’t let your pension run out of money

Moira O'Neill delves into the risks associated with drawdown, focusing specifically on return sequencing risk,...
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FT Adviser: Tideway launches ‘dual account drawdown’

The FT Adviser reported on our innovative solution, the Dual Account Drawdown, designed to help...
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Financial Times: Pension planning: annuities back on the table

Our Founder James Baxter shared his thoughts on annuities with the Financial Times....
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