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Podcast #136: Succession planning for business owners under the new IHT rules, with Bishop Fleming’s Peter Ball
In this week’s episode of IFA Talk, we dive into the world of taxes, following changes to IHT rules. Recent changes and…
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UK state pension age review launched amid rising demographic pressures
Dr Suzy Morrissey today announced she has been appointed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Secretary of Stat…
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AI for pensions: transformative potential, responsible use
The pensions industry is entering a new era driven by the transformative potential of AI. From enhancing operational eff…
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Spectre of inheritance tax sees grandparents’ wills changed after death to skip a generation
As the government seeks to balance the books, even the modestly well-off fear hefty inheritance tax bills. This is drivi…
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UK CPI preview: inflation, rate cuts, and the pound’s path forward
Written by Daniela Sabin Hathorn, senior market analyst at Capital.com The UK Consumer Price Index (CPI) will be release…
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Inflation hits 3.8%: industry experts share their insights
The latest inflation data shows the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) has risen to 3.8% in July, up from 3.6% in June, marking…
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Bank of England faces policy pivot
Written by Mark Michaelides, chief commercial officer of lender Molo While the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Commit…
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Costs of privately schooling next generation set to nearly double
With A-level results out yesterday, Weatherbys Private Bank’s annual school fees study reveals the impact of VAT and inf…
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Paris-style treaty for plastic’ falls flat – what does it mean for investors?
Efforts to establish a global treaty limiting plastic pollution have failed, as more than 170 countries fail to reach an…
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Average UK property price falls 1.3% in August – Rightmove
According to Rightmove House price index- the largest monthly sample of residential property prices and housing market a…
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Mortgage compliance teams could become more important, not obsolete
Written by Dawid Kotur, CEO of Curvestone Nobody knows exactly how AI will reshape mortgage compliance, but here’s one compelling vision: Mortgage compliance…
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Why education, engagement and inclusiveness are key to the future of financial advice | Truly Independent’s Cara Robinson
Education, engagement and inclusiveness aren’t just buzzwords – they could be the key to securing the future of the advice profession. In…
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Nationwide offers enhanced affordability to support remortgage borrowers
From today, Tuesday 12 August, homeowners who are looking for a new mortgage deal may benefit from enhanced affordability when applying to remortgage to…
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The trust gap – why fee transparency is the adviser’s survival strategy
Nick Perrett, CEO of wealth management platform Prosper and Chairman of the WealthTech Alliance, highlights why he believes the “advice gap” is…
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Latest employment trends underline BoE interest rate quandary
Written by Rob Morgan, Chief Investment Analyst at Charles Stanley The jobs market continues to paint a glum picture for UK households.…
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New IFA consolidator, Absolute Financial Group launches today with an equity commitment of £115 million
A new Independent Financial Advice (IFA) consolidator, Absolute Financial Group (“Absolute”) has officially launched today. The new business is led by David…
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Mortgage choice dips as lenders act with caution
Moneyfacts UK Mortgage Trends Treasury Report data reveals the overall choice of mortgages fell month-on-month, as shelf-life rose. Average fixed rates edged closer…
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Swiss Re’s Life Guide adds guidance on repurposed longevity drugs
A new class of longevity drugs is emerging, as medications originally developed for other conditions are being repurposed in the pursuit of…
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Santander updates loan to income policy – unlocking thousands more in borrowing for buyers
Santander UK has announced improvements to its Loan to Income thresholds from 12 August, enabling borrowers to potentially access thousands more when…
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Financial Ombudsman Service sees a fall in case levels – with complaints at their lowest level for more than a year
Financial complaints needing intervention by the Financial Ombudsman Service have fallen to their lowest level in over a year, according to new…
