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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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House price growth remains solid in February
HeadlinesFeb-25Jan-25Monthly Index*543.7541.6Monthly Change*0.4%0.1%Annual Change3.9%4.1%Average Price(not seasonally adjusted)£270,493£268,213 * Seasonally adjusted figure (note that monthly % changes are revised when seasonal adjustment factors…
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Morningstar: Multi-Asset fund launches in the UK and Europe have fallen to a multi-year low – but why?
Morningstar has published its report on Multi-Asset Trends in the UK and Europe, finding that multi-asset funds have struggled against benchmarks, flexible…
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Nationwide cuts mortgage rates again for new and existing customers
Nationwide has revealed today that it will be reducing rates by up to 0.25 percentage points across selected two, three and five-year…
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PIMCO’s Dan Ivascyn shares latest market views from the Investment Committee
In a new video, Dan Ivascyn, Group CIO at PIMCO, shares the latest market views from PIMCO’s Investment Committee. He explains why volatility…
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TYE 2025: SIPPs are the essential year-end tool for taxefficient pension planning says James Floyd, of Alltrust Services Limited
As tax-year-end approaches, financial advisers are sharpening their focus on pension planning – and for good reason. Pensions, especially Self-Invested Personal Pensions…
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Guiding clients to tax year-end success | IFAM 136 | March 2025
Countdown to Tax Year End With just weeks to go until the tax year-end deadline, momentum is building for advisers and their…
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Ongoing financial advice and the art of remediation – Simplify Consulting’s Jayne Brown shares her assessment of the FCA’s review
The FCA’s review of ongoing advice practices highlighted areas for improvement. In this article, Jayne Brown, Lead Consultant at Simplify Consulting, explores…
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TYE 2025: George Clelland at Puma Investments explores how VCTs can mitigate income tax on pension withdrawals
George Clelland, Investment Product Manager at Puma Investments, explores how VCTs can be a powerful tax planning tool for retirees, helping to…
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Record Pension Credit applications driven by axing of Winter Fuel Payment
Rachel Vahey, head of public policy at AJ Bell, comments: “The DWP today is celebrating a surge in the number of Pension…
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FCA Ongoing Advice Review: a wake-up call and a window of opportunity for firms says Dynamic Planner’s Chris Jones
The FCA’s long-awaited ongoing advice review findings are better than feared — but, says Chris Jones (pictured), Chief Product Officer, Dynamic Planner,…
