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Business & Development
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7IM hits the road for its regional roadshows this Autumn – as well as unveiling plans for the changing face of its platform
7IM today announces that it is set to hit the road for a series of regional roadshows that will take place across…
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Nikko Asset Management to Rename as Amova Asset Management
Nikko Asset Management Co., Ltd. (hereafter “Nikko AM”, President and Representative Director Stefanie Drews) today announced that it will be renaming as Amova…
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abrdn Adviser announce new CFO hire as it continues to attract top talent
abrdn Adviser has announced the appointment of Louise Williams to the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO), as it continues to attract…
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Using Behavioural Finance to Build Stronger Client Relationships
Written by Fraser Stewart, Co-founder of Lyfeguard For financial advisers in the UK, building and maintaining strong client relationships is crucial. While…
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Top female talent open up conversations about 1 in 6 financial advisers being a woman
Wealth and Women, a new podcast mini-series by the PFS, launches this September. Only 16% of financial advisers in the UK are…
Economy
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Could the Chancellor raise fuel duty in the budget to help fill 25% of the gap in public finances?
With the government under pressure to close the £22bn public finance gap, one possible solution is for the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, to…
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Average energy bill to rise by 10% from October
The Average dual fuel bill will rise by £149 a year from October under new price cap, this new cap is £117…
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Labour policies will enhance economic growth, according to global fund manager survey
According to Quilter Investors’ latest Investor Trends Survey, fund groups overwhelming anticipate Labour’s policies will enhance economic growth, at a time when many…
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Britons trending towards economic optimism, with 43% expecting their circumstances to improve
Over two fifths (43%) of UK adults believe that their financial situation will improve in the next 12 months, new research by SmartSave,…
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Summer of sport and sales boosts retail in July
Danni Hewson, head of financial analysis at AJ Bell, comments on the latest retail figures in the UK and what that will…
Insurance and Protection
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Broadstone’s Emily Jones comments as record private health admissions driven by PMI
The latest PHIN data finds that in Quarter 1 (January to March) 2024 there were more private hospital admissions (238,000) than in…
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Parents face emotional and financial burdens when juggling childcare – MetLife UK
· Well over a quarter (27%) of working parents admit they’d feel guilty about needing last minute time off work to care for…
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Protection Guru responds to FCA announcement into pure protection market
Ian McKenna, Protection Guru founder and CEO comments on the FCA announcement into pure protections market announced today. He said: “The detailed…
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FCA announces work into pure protection market – and reaction
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) intends to launch a market study into how pure protection insurance products are sold following concerns that…
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Three times more cancer patients in England waiting too long for treatment
Data released by the ONS this morning, show that the percentage of patients waiting longer than the 62-day standard and 31-day standard…
Mortgage & Property
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Atom bank launches new broker website and consolidate brand
Atom bank, the UK’s first app-only bank, has launched a new broker website and brand, designed to make working with the bank…
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House prices reach two-year high according to Halifax HPI – Reaction
The August 2024 Halifax House Price Index released today found that house prices reached a two-year high last month; a typical property…
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Hampshire Trust Bank Utilises Portfolio Indemnity to Streamline £6.9m Remortgage for Developer
Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has completed a complex £6.9 million remortgage for an experienced property developer managing a diverse portfolio of 65 properties…
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Mansfield announces rate reductions and the introduction of new fixed rates
Mansfield Building Society has cut rates by up to 0.70% across its fixed rate mortgage products, introduced new prime residential fixed rates…
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Rachel Reeves vs. the Nimbys: Labour’s battle for housing reform
The property market is in the UK government’s spotlight. In the following analysis, Daniel Austin, CEO and co-founder at specialist, independent property…
Regulation & Complaince
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FCA releases annual report – with improved performance set to help UK finance sector thrive
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its Annual Report, which shows significant improvements in its authorisations service. Recognising the vital role that…
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Over 1,000 UK funds in race to comply with 2 December deadline for SDR says FE fundinfo
New research from FE fundinfo has revealed the scale of the challenge facing the investment industry to comply with the UK’s Sustainability Disclosure…
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FCA sets out steps to improve access to bank accounts
In a new report, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) encourages account providers to do more to support those who want a bank…
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FOS reports fraud and scam complaints reach highest level ever
Fraud and scam complaints are at their highest ever quarterly level, data released by the Financial Ombudsman Service revealed today. In the…
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New FOS data reveals 70% jump in financial complaints
Complaints about financial products have increased by 70% in the past 12 months when compared to the equivalent figure from last year,…