Deeply disappointing delays to auto-enrolment reform
Kate Smith, Head of Pensions at Aegon, has expressed her deep disappointment in the delay in the implementation of the 2017 reforms to auto-enrolment, announced at the Pensions Age Spring Conference today, commenting: “I’m deeply disappointed that the Pensions...
“Magnetic Pensions” – a better solution to small pension pots – LCP
Automatic enrolment into workplace pensions, introduced in 2012, has been a big success, bringing more than 10 million people into pension saving for the first time. But an unresolved side effect of the policy is that each new job brings a new pension, and...
Defaqto reveals top 10 recommended Multi-Asset investment solutions in Q1 2024
Defaqto, one of the UK’s most trusted sources of financial product and market intelligence, has identified the top 10 most recommended multi-asset investment solutions by value in Q1 2024. The first quarter of 2024 has seen very little change compared with the most...
Defaqto reveals top 10 recommended Single Asset investment solutions in Q1 2024
Defaqto, one of the UK’s most trusted sources of financial product and market intelligence, has identified the top 10 most recommended single asset funds by value for Q1 2024. Retaining the position at the head of the table for Q1 2024 is Terry Smith and his behemoth...
Fixed Income in the News
UK inflation down to 3.2% – but what does it mean for interest rates? Analysis from across the industry
This morning, the Office for National Statistics has reported the latest UK CPI inflation data, showing that prices rose by 3.2% during the year to the end of March 2024, compared to 3.4% the previous month. Market predictions had been for a greater fall. However,...
ECB: eyeing a June rate cut says PIMCO
While the European Central Bank (ECB) refrained from declaring victory at its April meeting, a June rate cut seems increasingly likely. Analysis from Konstantin Veit, Portfolio Manager at PIMCO The European Central Bank (ECB) has expressed increased confidence in the...
Invesco launches global corporate bond ETF aiming to deliver a meaningful ESG improvement with low tracking difference
Invesco is launching a global corporate bond ETF that seeks to increase exposure to investment-grade issuers that demonstrate a robust ESG profile. The Invesco Global Corporate Bond ESG UCITS ETF will be passively managed, investing in the securities of corporate...
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The British Design Fund (BDF) launches its First Evergreen Fund
The British Design Fund (BDF) announces the opening of its sixth fund (BDF6) to investors and the first Evergreen Fund. It will seek to...
VT Gravis digital infrastructure income sources three new opportunities
Digital infrastructure is central to the modern economy, and at the forefront of the fourth industrial revolution. However, despite the...
FCA retirement income data reveals declining use of advice and guidance when accessing pensions
An increasing proportion of pensions are being accessed without professional advice or guidance, raising concerns about the level of...
Atom bank launches Near Prime products and reduces rates on
Near Prime rates reduced by up to 0.30 percentage points New three-year fixed rate products introduced Atom bank, the UK’s first app-based...
Morning markets – Multiple rate cuts diminishing as markets digest inflation data further
As the markets digest the latest inflation news, the consequences for interest rate cut expectations have been leading to many analysts...
Scottish Widows appoints new Head of Responsible Investment and Stewardship
Scottish Widows has announced that Eva Cairns has joined this week as Head of Responsible Investment and Stewardship. Eva brings 18 years...
2024 Alpha Manager Hall of Fame list announced by FE fundinfo
Today FE fundinfo, the global leader in investment fund data and technology for the fund management industry, announced six active fund...
LifeSearch Protection Awards 2024: Winners revealed
Legal & General was the biggest winner at the LifeSearch Awards today (17th of April). Voted for by ‘Searcher advisers, they took home...
Defaqto reveals top 10 recommended MPS investments in Q1 2024
Defaqto, one of the UK’s most trusted sources of financial product and market intelligence, has identified the top 10 most recommended...
Relevic revolutionises the e-commerce landscape and secures £150,000 from Jenson Funding Partners
Relevic, the platform with the power of dynamic website personalisation, has secured £150,000 in a pre-Seed round led by early-stage...
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IFAM 127 | Not if, but when | April 2024
Not if, but when… Spring finally seems to have arrived! Since our last edition, we have had the Spring Budget and the Bank of England (BoE) rate announcement to name but a few important landmarks. This has kept us, like all of you I am sure, quite busy over the last...
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GBI 44 | Opportunity and risk | April 2024
Hello, and welcome to the third issue of GBI Magazine this year. Tax year-end is now firmly in our sights, as we bring you yet another magazine full of exclusive content and valuable insights from industry experts. We kick things off with the second part of our...
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We are delighted to announce that our inaugural report into Fixed Income investments is now available to readers. Researched and written by leading Compliance Consultant Tony Catt, this digital report focuses on global fixed income markets in 2024, bringing expert...
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Santander UK reduces selected fixed mortgage rates by up to 0.24% and launches new buy-to-let tracker products
Santander UK has today made reductions to selected fixed rates across its purchase, remortgage, and buy-to-let range. It is also launching a...
How could Iran’s attack on Israel affect markets?
Analysis from John Plassard, senior investment specialist at Mirabaud Group, into how Saturday night's attack by Iran on Israel might affect...
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill Beyond Headlines
Removal of the two-year qualification period is welcomed as a sensible step forward by Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioner...
UK inflation down to 3.2% – but what does it mean for interest rates? Analysis from across the industry
This morning, the Office for National Statistics has reported the latest UK CPI inflation data, showing that prices rose by 3.2% during the...
2023 another record year for group risk market – Swiss Re
The UK group risk market saw another record year of growth in 2023, according to Swiss Re’s annual Group Watch report published today. The l...
Defaqto reveals top 10 recommended MPS investments in Q1 2024
Defaqto, one of the UK’s most trusted sources of financial product and market intelligence, has identified the top 10 most recommended platf...
House prices skyrocket at faster rate than wages in these English areas
The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham has seen the most significant decline in homeownership affordability over the last decade in Engl...
UK businesses record a 55% increase in sick leave
New analysis of over 1,700 businesses has revealed that the average business has seen a sharp rise in sick leave - with 55 percent more days...
I&P Podcast #3: Family Income Benefit – an under-advised protection product with Shelley Read, Royal London
Insurance and Protection, Podcasts
This week we will be taking a look at a much under-advised protection product, Family Income Benefit (FIB). Protection planning, can at time...
Twenty7tec unveils FINPLAN wealth solution for financial advice businesses
Leading advice tech business Twenty7tec has announced the launch of FINPLAN Wealth today, a sophisticated web-based practice management and...