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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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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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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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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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Nationwide cuts mortgage rates again, including for first-time buyers
Nationwide will be reducing rates by up to 0.20 percentage points across selected two, three and five-year fixed rate products with the…
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Mansion House speech could see chancellor outline series of reforms to pensions, ISAs and financial services industry
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to deliver a key Mansion House speech this week, following a climbdown on spending measures including plans…
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AI and the promise of “Best Path” advice – why independence is the future
Written by Angus MacNee, CEO, ValidPath While much of the industry focus on AI in financial advice has centred around operational efficiency,…
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The Pension Schemes Bill is a step in the right direction – but we must clear up the confusion
Written by Chris Eastwood, Co-Founder and CEO of Penfold The government’s new Pension Schemes Bill has sparked headlines, and no shortage of…
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‘Nuclear’ intervention from Bank of England casts further doubt on government plans to mandate pension scheme investment strategy
News that the governor of the Bank of England has registered his opposition to Government plans to tell pension schemes how to…
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A new risk premium and how US policy is tipping the balance on global markets, FE Investments’, Charles Younes explains…
Markets have experienced considerable volatility over the past three months, as political developments have driven dramatic shifts in global allocations. Inflation and…
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Succession planning is now embedded in strategy: 73% of IFA owners have a plan
Gunner & Co., the UK’s leading M&A brokerage for financial planning firms, has found that succession planning is now firmly embedded in…
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A wealth tax would be a poor substitute for properly taxing the sources and uses of wealth
As the Autumn Budget approaches, speculation is mounting over potential tax rises—and one idea stirring both interest and controversy is an annual…
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SmartSearch and Plannr partner to deliver seamless AML compliance for wealth management firms
SmartSearch, the UK’s leading provider of digital anti-money laundering (AML) and compliance solutions, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Plannr,…
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Podcast #130: Education Champions are building better money habits for the next generations, with Vilma Marques at the CII and PFS
In this week’s episode of IFA Talk, we’re diving into the vital topic of financial education for young people. Joining IFA Magazine’s…