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Cutting through the regulatory red tape | IFAM 141 | September 2025
It’s hard to believe, but Consumer Duty has now hit its second birthday. And like any two-year-old, it’s keeping adviser…
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Over a third of employers directly fund support for employees with a new illness or injury case by case (GRiD research)
GRiD, the industry body for the group risk sector, has found that over a third (36%) of employers fund support for a new…
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What tax rises can we expect in the 2025 Budget?
Following confirmation that the 2025 Budget will be delivered on the 26 November, accountancy and business advisory firm…
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Octopus Ventures’ CEO Erin Platts gains additional role as CEO of Octopus Investments
Business and Development, Tax-Efficient Investment
Octopus Investments announces the appointment of Erin Platts as Chief Executive Officer of Octopus Investments, subject…
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Gilt market wobbles: what advisers need to know after yesterday’s turmoil
When UK government bond yields make the front pages, advisers know it’s time to sit up and take notice. Yesterday, the g…
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A third of parents feel guilty when not around for their sick child – MetLife research
Watching your child take up a risky hobby is a big moment, according to a quarter (24%) of UK parents. Other core “bigge…
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Invesco: As interest rates fall, savers looking for income could turn to investment trusts
In August, the Bank of England cut interest rates by 0.25% – the fifth reduction since July 2024. As rates trend lower…
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Eleos life launches first AI co-pilot in life insurance
Eleos Life is launching Theea, the first AI-powered digital co-pilot designed specifically for life insurance. Theea del…
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New Issues of NS&I’s 1-year fixed-term Bonds
New Issues of NS&I’s 1-year fixed-term Guaranteed Growth Bonds (GGB) and Guaranteed Income Bonds (GIB) have gone on…
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Date set for major UK Autumn Budget as Chancellor faces pressure on spending and tax
The Government has announced this morning that Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will deliver the UK Budget on W…
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As IHT receipts hit £1.5 billion, St. James’s Place outlines key gifting strategies to reduce the potential tax burden
Following the latest HMRC inheritance tax (IHT) receipts reaching £1.5 billion for May 2024 to April 2025, £98 million higher than the…
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LCP successfully connects to the Pensions Dashboards ecosystem
LCP has successfully connected its first pensions administration client to the Pensions Dashboards ecosystem, in line with their ‘connect by’ date. This…
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Reeves faced with gloomy economic picture as government borrowing higher despite hikes
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LV= completes successful pensions dashboard connection with Origo ahead of schedule
Investment, protection and retirement specialist, LV= has successfully integrated with Origo Dashboard Connector (ODC) and is now connected to the pensions dashboard ecosystem. LV=…
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May inheritance tax receipts fall to £650 million, down from £850 million in April, experts share their reaction
Inheritance tax (IHT) receipts fell sharply in May, dropping to £650 million from £850 million in April, according to the latest figures.…
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Viewpoint: Schroders’ Duncan Lamont asks what would stagflation mean for equity investors?
History suggests that in an environment of low growth and high inflation, stocks may not perform as poorly as investors fear. In…
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AJ Bell’s Ryan Hughes tells us how future interest rate cuts could create opportunities for advisers
Following today’s announcement that the Bank of England is to keep UK interest rates at 4.25% for the moment, there’s plenty for…