Defaqto reveals top 10 recommended Multi-Asset investment solutions in Q1 2024
Defaqto, one of the UK’s most trusted sources of financial product and market intelligence, has identified the top 10 most recommended multi-asset investment solutions by value in Q1 2024. The first quarter of 2024 has seen very little change compared with the most...
FCA retirement income data reveals declining use of advice and guidance when accessing pensions
An increasing proportion of pensions are being accessed without professional advice or guidance, raising concerns about the level of support being given to retirees making key financial decisions. New figures from the Financial Conduct Authority this week show that...
Atom bank launches Near Prime products and reduces rates on
Near Prime rates reduced by up to 0.30 percentage points New three-year fixed rate products introduced Atom bank, the UK’s first app-based bank, has announced it is reducing the interest rates on its Near Prime range, as it continues to offer value to underserved...
Morning markets – Multiple rate cuts diminishing as markets digest inflation data further
As the markets digest the latest inflation news, the consequences for interest rate cut expectations have been leading to many analysts reassessing the trajectory for the next few months. Could it still be a June cut? Or will it be the Autumn? It clearly all depends...
Fixed Income in the News
UK inflation down to 3.2% – but what does it mean for interest rates? Analysis from across the industry
This morning, the Office for National Statistics has reported the latest UK CPI inflation data, showing that prices rose by 3.2% during the year to the end of March 2024, compared to 3.4% the previous month. Market predictions had been for a greater fall. However,...
ECB: eyeing a June rate cut says PIMCO
While the European Central Bank (ECB) refrained from declaring victory at its April meeting, a June rate cut seems increasingly likely. Analysis from Konstantin Veit, Portfolio Manager at PIMCO The European Central Bank (ECB) has expressed increased confidence in the...
Invesco launches global corporate bond ETF aiming to deliver a meaningful ESG improvement with low tracking difference
Invesco is launching a global corporate bond ETF that seeks to increase exposure to investment-grade issuers that demonstrate a robust ESG profile. The Invesco Global Corporate Bond ESG UCITS ETF will be passively managed, investing in the securities of corporate...
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Scottish Widows appoints new Head of Responsible Investment and Stewardship
Scottish Widows has announced that Eva Cairns has joined this week as Head of Responsible Investment and Stewardship. Eva brings 18 years...
2024 Alpha Manager Hall of Fame list announced by FE fundinfo
Today FE fundinfo, the global leader in investment fund data and technology for the fund management industry, announced six active fund...
LifeSearch Protection Awards 2024: Winners revealed
Legal & General was the biggest winner at the LifeSearch Awards today (17th of April). Voted for by ‘Searcher advisers, they took home...
Defaqto reveals top 10 recommended MPS investments in Q1 2024
Defaqto, one of the UK’s most trusted sources of financial product and market intelligence, has identified the top 10 most recommended...
Relevic revolutionises the e-commerce landscape and secures £150,000 from Jenson Funding Partners
Relevic, the platform with the power of dynamic website personalisation, has secured £150,000 in a pre-Seed round led by early-stage...
Strong US CPI inflation rules out a June interest rate cut: latest analysis from Close Bros AM
With the market now pricing in 1-2 interest rate cuts by the Fed this year, and top US central bank officials including Fed Chair Jay...
Twenty7tec unveils FINPLAN wealth solution for financial advice businesses
Leading advice tech business Twenty7tec has announced the launch of FINPLAN Wealth today, a sophisticated web-based practice management...
Insight: Given the popularity of share buybacks by investment cos, TEMIT’s Chetan Sehgal reminds us of their pros –and cons
With investment trusts increasingly deploying share buybacks as an instrument to control share prices, investors are likely to be (quite...
Transforming your business for future success by balancing technology – including AI – and people: insight from Simplify Consulting’s Giang Hughes
In this exclusive analysis, Simplify Consulting’s Business Support Manager, Giang Hughes, assesses the rise of AI, how humans are needed...
Will the Chancellor cut taxes again with general election looming? Reaction
Following the comment piece yesterday from the Institute of Fiscal Studies, entitled 'New tax year gives Chancellor more 'headroom' but...
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IFAM 127 | Not if, but when | April 2024
Not if, but when… Spring finally seems to have arrived! Since our last edition, we have had the Spring Budget and the Bank of England (BoE) rate announcement to name but a few important landmarks. This has kept us, like all of you I am sure, quite busy over the last...
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GBI 44 | Opportunity and risk | April 2024
Hello, and welcome to the third issue of GBI Magazine this year. Tax year-end is now firmly in our sights, as we bring you yet another magazine full of exclusive content and valuable insights from industry experts. We kick things off with the second part of our...
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Fixed Income Investments 2024: latest Annual Report is available NOW
We are delighted to announce that our inaugural report into Fixed Income investments is now available to readers. Researched and written by leading Compliance Consultant Tony Catt, this digital report focuses on global fixed income markets in 2024, bringing expert...
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Santander UK reduces selected fixed mortgage rates by up to 0.24% and launches new buy-to-let tracker products
Santander UK has today made reductions to selected fixed rates across its purchase, remortgage, and buy-to-let range. It is also launching a...
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill Beyond Headlines
Removal of the two-year qualification period is welcomed as a sensible step forward by Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioner...
How could Iran’s attack on Israel affect markets?
Analysis from John Plassard, senior investment specialist at Mirabaud Group, into how Saturday night's attack by Iran on Israel might affect...
2023 another record year for group risk market – Swiss Re
The UK group risk market saw another record year of growth in 2023, according to Swiss Re’s annual Group Watch report published today. The l...
UK inflation down to 3.2% – but what does it mean for interest rates? Analysis from across the industry
This morning, the Office for National Statistics has reported the latest UK CPI inflation data, showing that prices rose by 3.2% during the...
House prices skyrocket at faster rate than wages in these English areas
The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham has seen the most significant decline in homeownership affordability over the last decade in Engl...
UK businesses record a 55% increase in sick leave
New analysis of over 1,700 businesses has revealed that the average business has seen a sharp rise in sick leave - with 55 percent more days...
I&P Podcast #3: Family Income Benefit – an under-advised protection product with Shelley Read, Royal London
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This week we will be taking a look at a much under-advised protection product, Family Income Benefit (FIB). Protection planning, can at time...
Twenty7tec unveils FINPLAN wealth solution for financial advice businesses
Leading advice tech business Twenty7tec has announced the launch of FINPLAN Wealth today, a sophisticated web-based practice management and...
Santander offers free four-year Railcard freebie for new current account customers
From today, customers aged between 20 to 25 can get a free four-year Santander Railcard when they open any Santander current account before...