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Reynolds reaffirms ISA reform on the table ahead of Autumn Budget but remains tight-lipped on next steps
Emma Reynolds, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, reaffirmed that wholesale ISA reform is on the cards ahead of the Aut…
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Renters’ Rights Bill – what you need to know
The Renters’ Rights Bill is an extremely important piece of legislation for anyone who rents their home. For those in En…
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Podcast #119: What the FCA’s new strategy really means for advisers and their firms, with Protiviti’s Bernadine Reese
In this week’s episode of IFA Talk, Jenny Hunter and Sue Whitbread dig into one of the most important regulatory develop…
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AI in Advice – two thirds of financial planning firms say tech will shape the future
Financial planning firms across the UK are significantly ramping up investment in technology, with AI seen as a transfor…
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Equity Release figures show substantial market growth
The latest Equity Release Council quarterly figures released today have shown a substantial market growth with a 32% len…
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DWP’s small pot shake-up will boost savings and cut pension costs – industry reaction
With the recent news that the DWP’s is planning to bring together small pension pots, industry experts and professi…
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Average mortgage rates climb despite base rate cuts, while savings rates drop at more than double the pace
Homeowners have seen average mortgage rates rise since October, despite the Bank of England cutting the base rate. Howev…
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Inheritance Tax enjoys record £8.2 billion tax haul in 2024/25; £750 million up on prior year
This morning’s tax receipts update from HMRC shows that Inheritance Tax (IHT) receipts registered a record high total of…
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Evelyn Partners appoints Alex Gersh as new Chief Financial Officer
Evelyn Partners, the leading wealth manager responsible for £63.0 billion of client assets, is pleased to announce the a…
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M&G partners with FNZ to expand access to £64bn PruFund range across UK platforms
M&G announces a partnership with platform technology provider FNZ, paving the way for greater access to its flagship…
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The FCA: Rules for investment managers to be reformed to support growth
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is proposing reforms to its regime for alternative asset managers, to make it easier for firms to…
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Gresham House Ventures appoints Alex Yanitsky as Investment Partner
Gresham House Ventures, a growth equity investor specialising in software and digitally driven businesses in the enterprise solutions, healthcare and consumer market sectors, has…
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Metro Bank has today become the first UK bank to partner with award winning AI scam detector, Ask Silver – allowing customers to spot scams more…
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Large numbers of people nearing retirement do not know their state pension age
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Standard Life Home Finance increases maximum LTVs across Horizon lifetime mortgage range
UK later life lender, Standard Life Home Finance, has increased the maximum loan-to-values (LTVs) available across its Horizon lifetime mortgage range, rising…
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One in three landlords consider exiting private rental sector
One out of three landlords (31%) are considering selling up due to economic and regulatory challenges, new research from Aldermore reveals. The…
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Quilter acquires MediFintech to expand NHS pension expertise and adviser support
Quilter plc, the FTSE 250 wealth manager, has enhanced its ability to support healthcare workers with the acquisition of MediFintech, a specialist…
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Halifax HPI shows prices dipped in March but experts remain optimistic for prospects over the summer
In its latest monthly insight into the state of the UK housing market, Halifax has reported that property prices remain under pressure.…
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Investigating smoothed funds and their relevance in today’s uncertain times
‘Smoothing the way’, the new study from Wesleyan and the Lang Cat reveals that advisers recognise benefits of smoothed funds but are…