Chloe Gronow
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UK Managed Portfolios: Growth of passive holdings contributes to falling costs
Managed Portfolio Services (MPS) have become a cornerstone of financial advice in the UK, offering advisers a streamlined way to deliver diversified…
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Will the Federal Reserve and Bank of England sprinkle some seasonal goodwill on financial markets and salvage the Santa Rally?
With global markets off to a sluggish December and investors debating whether a Santa Rally will appear, Pacome Breton, head of portfolio…
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What the Autumn Budget means for advisers when it comes to proactive, tax-efficient planning
With the Chancellor’s Budget tightening tax rules and shifting incentives for savers and investors, Tom Hawkins, Head of Intermediary Sales & Strategic…
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Discretionary MPS assets set to surpass £200bn after surging a third in a year
Discretionary MPS assets are set to surpass £200bn after surging by a third (32%) in a year, defying expectations of a slowdown, according…
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L&G’s Ignite platform adds Cumberland Building Society as lender partner
L&G’s Ignite platform has announced the addition of Cumberland Building Society as a lender partner, giving brokers access to the society’s residential…
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DB pension surpluses remain at record highs, up £65bn year-on-year, XPS analysis shows
New analysis from XPS Group shows that UK DB pension schemes maintained strong funding positions throughout November 2025, relative to long-term targets.…
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Defaqto’s top ten recommended MPS 2025
Included in our MPS Insights 2025 report, Defaqto’s new data on the most-recommended MPS solutions shows how adviser priorities are evolving. Defaqto’s…
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Moneybox partners with Amundi to bolster its wealth proposition with launch of three low-cost investment funds for pension customers
Moneybox, the award-winning wealth management platform, today announced the launch of three new Moneybox-branded funds, marking a significant strengthening of its wealth…
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Brooks Macdonald enhances client proposition through new Lombard lending partnership with Firenze
Brooks Macdonald, the UK focused investment manager with £19.7 billion in assets under management, has announced a new partnership with specialist lender…
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Five themes for investors to watch in 2026, new AJ Bell analysis
As 2025 ends, AJ Bell’s Russ Mould outlines five forces set to shape markets in 2026—from AI hyperscalers and private credit risks…

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