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Business & Development
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Urgent action needed on AI’s ethical challenges warn ACCA and CISI
Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concern but a present reality, bringing with it ethical challenges that demand urgent action. Marking…
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20 Years of dynamic progress: Our exclusive Q&A with Dynamic Planner’s Piers Lawson on how technology has transformed financial advice
The past 20 years has seen a complete transformation in the way that the financial services profession uses technology. In this insightful…
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Rising M&A volumes mask falling valuations for advice businesses – Legal insight on what IFAs need to know
New ONS data shows a surge in UK M&A activity — but deal values tell a different story. Legal experts Helen Curtis…
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AFH Wealth Management publishes first IFA acquisitions white paper
AFH Wealth Management has commissioned a first-of-its kind white paper which explores the world of Independent Financial Adviser acquisitions – with nearly…
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Fairstone reports 21% revenue surge as client assets hit £20bn
Fairstone, one of the UK’s leading financial advice firms, has reported another year of strong growth, according to its latest annual results.…
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Economy
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Experts share their analysis on what the latest UK GDP data means for clients and markets
The UK economy may have nudged forward in August as revealed by the latest GDP figures from the ONS, but the pace…
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High costs push SMEs into survival mode as Government measures fall short
UK SMEs say specific Government initiatives designed to help them survive and grow don’t go far enough, according to new research from…
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deVere CEO: Powell “playing catch up again” as Fed signals fresh cut
Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell’s warning in Philadelphia is the clearest sign yet that another rate cut is coming and the US…
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St. James’s Place investment team market review and outlook
St. James’s Place’s investment team shares its view on global markets, examining geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, and central bank policies, while highlighting…
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Signs of stabilising labour market, but more young people struggling to find work
UK unemployment rose to 4.8% in the three months to August, with signs of stabilising payrolled employment but growing pressure on younger…
Insurance and Protection
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Reframe Cancer strengthens senior team with appointment of Denise Wond as marketing director
Reframe Cancer, the leading provider of specialist cancer navigation today announces the appointment of Denise Wond as Marketing Director. Denise will head…
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LifeSearch and All in Place partnership puts protection at heart of SME financial planning
LifeSearch, one of the UK’s leading protection advice specialists, has announced a new partnership with All in Place, the online software and…
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Vitality’s medicated weight management pathway: early success and its impact on health insurance
Ahead of the release of its next Health Claims and Insights Report, data from Vitality’s new medicated weight management pathway has revealed…
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Divorcing couples risk being left high and dry if future maintenance isn’t insured against job loss, death or default
Divorcing couples are failing to protect future maintenance payments against the risk of an ex-partner losing their job, dying unexpectedly, or refusing…
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National Friendly launches Friendly Health
National Friendly has announced the launch of Friendly Health, an innovative entry-level healthcare product designed to make health insurance affordable for UK…
Mortgage & Property
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Landmark Q3 2025 property market overview: a market in waiting
Residential property trend data for Q3 2025 reveals a market held back by uncertainty as speculation over potential reforms to property taxes…
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Sellers of larger homes make an average of £122,000 in capital gains, crushing the gains from flats
Sellers of detached properties have generated average gains that are more than double those achieved by flat owners in the last 18…
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First-time buyers about to hit the two-salary ceiling – warns Twenty7tec
Is the nation about to hit the two-salary ceiling? That’s the question raised by Twenty7tec after new data revealed that more than half of…
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Inspired Lending backs £2.6m acquisition and planning deal in Shrewsbury
Inspired Lending has provided a £2,600,000 facility to support the off-market acquisition and conversion of a former commercial building in Shrewsbury. The…
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New research from Yorkshire Building Society reveals renters’ struggle
Renters in the UK are left with just an average of £440 of disposable income each month after paying for bills and…
Regulation & Complaince
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TISA welcomes SMCR reform proposals to reduce regulatory burden and recommends further practical improvements
The Investing and Saving Alliance (TISA) has welcomed the proposed reforms to the Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SMCR) set out by…
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Regulatory outlook: the case for a ‘Pension Tax Lock’ and what the state pension age review could mean for future pensioners
Key regulatory and legislative developments are set to impact the UK personal finance, pensions, and financial planning sector this October. AJ Bell’s…
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PIMFA responds to HMT’s Financial Ombudsman consultation
PIMFA has today issued its response to HM Treasury’s consultation on the review of the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS). PIMFA supports the reforms’…
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Consumer Duty two years on: Consumer understanding outcome drives creative thinking | Chris Jones, Dynamic Planner
Two years after its introduction, Consumer Duty continues to reshape how firms engage with clients. In this instalment, Dynamic Planner’s Chris Jones…
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TISA urges HM Treasury to address missed opportunities in Money Laundering Regulations reform
The Investing and Saving Alliance (TISA) has today urged HM Treasury not to miss key opportunities in its draft reforms to the…
