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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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Rightmove asks government to carefully consider property tax changes
The UK’s largest property platform Rightmove is asking the government to carefully consider the impact of any changes to…
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State Pension could rise by £550+ thanks to Triple Lock as earnings growth outpaces inflation
New analysis from leading independent financial services consultancy Broadstone suggests the State Pension is set for an…
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A shifting landscape: inside the latest ONS house price data
The latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals a continued softening of house prices across the U…
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Landbay polling: majority of brokers expect multiple rate cuts by early 2026
More than half of brokers predict at least two rate cuts before February 2026, with 91% expecting further easing despite…
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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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Four deadly investment scams draining British bank accounts right now
With more Brits turning to investing to build their savings and plan for the future, fraudsters are finding new ways to…
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2 in 5 Brits have used AI for personal finance advice
2 in 5 Brits (40%) have used a generative AI tool such as ChatGPT or Gemini for personal finance advice, according to re…
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Inflation surge: mortgage and property experts weigh in on rising costs
Economy, Mortgage and Property
With CPI inflation rising to 3.8% in July – up from 3.6% in June, this has raised concerns about the ongoing financial p…
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Industry experts react to HMRC’s latest IHT figures
This morning’s HMRC update reveals a notable rise in Inheritance Tax (IHT) receipts, which reached £3.1 billion during t…
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Capco – FCA’s new AI testing service incredibly positive but careful design is key for success
Charlotte Byrne, Head of Generative AI at financial services consultancy Capco, comments on the FCA’s latest AI announcement and its implications for the…
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HMRC launches new online interactive help for compliance checks
Businesses and individuals can benefit from HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC’s) new online interactive tool that guides them through tax compliance checks. …
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Twice as many paraplanners see their future in paraplanning rather than in advice – the lang cat research finds
Findings published today by the lang cat from its annual State of the Advice Nation (SOTAN) report reveal that paraplanners increasingly view the profession…
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The FCA’s five-year vision: an opportunity for firms to reimagine regulation, according to Bernadine Reese, Protiviti
Let’s be honest—when someone says “regulation”, many people in the industry can disengage. But for Bernadine Reese, Managing Director of the Risk…
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Only 5% of advisers see cryptocurrency as an opportunity for investors
Despite recent signs of recovery in the cryptocurrency market, new data from research and insights agency Opinium reveals that only 5% of Independent Financial…
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Government’s consultation on agricultural and business property reforms: how will this affect inheritance tax?
On 7 April 2025, the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (‘DEFRA’) published its Farming Profitability Review, adding further dialogue to…
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MPowered Mortgages cuts three-year fixed rates for remortgage customers to 3.98%
MPowered Mortgages, the one day mortgage lender, has again cut its three-year fixed rates, this time for remortgage customers. The new three-year…
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Industry reaction to HMRC Property Transactions Data
In response to the HMRC Property Transactions Data published today, industry professionals and experts have shared their opinions and reaction. Karen Noye, mortgage…
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Podcast #120: Rethinking advice – The behavioural finance advantage with Oxford Risk’s Dr. Greg B. Davies
In this week’s episode of IFA Talk, we dive into one of the most exciting developments in personalised advice: behavioural finance. We…
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Richie Rich? 400 UK children have more than £100,000 in their Junior ISA, while a child pension could lead to a big boost later in life
There are 400 Junior ISA (JISA) accounts held in the UK with a value of at least £100,000, according to a Freedom…