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End of ‘De Minimis’ may have far-reaching impact for brands with US customer base
President Trump’s new “Tariff Board” has already triggered confusion and legal battles, but, as Julian Wheeler, US Equit…
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Advisers’ role in fraud prevention by guiding clients through the threat of cloning scams | Damian Davies, The Timebank
Business and Development, Exclusives
Cloning scams are now the biggest fraud threat to investors, with £2.7m lost in late 2024. The IA is urging vigilance, w…
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M&PI Podcast #19: Supporting clients with complex mortgage needs, with Hinckley & Rugby for Intermediaries’ Laura Sneddon
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Now live: The latest Mortgage & Property Investment special edition of IFA Talk explores how advisers can best suppo…
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UK inflation remains stubbornly high, holding at 3.8%: industry experts react
UK inflation held at 3.8% in August, underlining the Bank of England’s policy dilemma. While some MPC members argue weak…
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BoE holds rates at 4% as housing market looks for stability: mortgage and property professionals respond
Economy, Mortgage and Property
The Bank of England has kept Bank Rate at 4% with a majority vote of 7-2, reinforcing expectations that August’s cut wil…
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Quilter: HMRC stats show record ISA inflows but £102m lost to LISA penalties
UK savers poured record sums into ISAs last year, with cash deposits surging amid higher rates and fears of allowance cu…
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Inflation holds for now at 3.8%: mortgage and property professionals respond
Economy, Mortgage and Property
With inflation stuck at 3.8%, households remain under pressure – but there are signs the peak may have passed. For would…
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Weight-loss drugs: a breakthrough the protection industry can’t ignore
Exclusives, Insurance and Protection
With 1.5m Britons now using injections to lose weight and a further NHS rollout on the cards, we must consider their pot…
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Blackfinch Energy and ENGIE sign landmark renewable energy deal with Unite Students
Blackfinch Energy, part of the Blackfinch Group, and leading energy transition utility ENGIE have signed a landmark rene…
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Women’s Rugby World Cup: female sports stars are earning more but must still plan for two retirements
As the Red Roses prepare for tomorrow’s semi-final match against France, women sports professionals are commanding highe…
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Property investors bullish for the year ahead despite lingering challenges
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New Flex tracker mortgage offers flexibility for HTB’s property investors
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PIMFA raises concerns about proposed public announcements of potential enforcement action against firms by FCA
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OnePlanetCapital: Can EIS help you find opportunities within your client book?
The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) is an often overlooked tax wrapper within the tax planning toolbox. Usually the last item on the…
