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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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Rachel Reeves’ rumoured crackdown on gifting in order to increase IHT
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Podcast #135: Making the most of your first client meeting with Melissa Kidd, Director, Speaker and Soft Skills Specialist
In this week’s episode of IFA Talk, we’re shining a spotlight on one of the most important and often overlooked parts of…
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Incoming inheritance tax liability (IHT) on pensions is forcing change in how financial advisers spend their time and what they discuss with…
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Financial Ombudsman Service consults on changes to its case fees
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Rumoured lifetime gifting cap risks stifling intergenerational support and adding complexity to tax system
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The decent homes standard: what landlords need to know
Written by Allison Thompson, National Lettings Managing Director, Leaders Romans Group The Government is preparing to extend the Decent Homes Standard to…