Chloe Gronow
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Bank of England faces tough decision as spectre of stagflation looms
Danni Hewson, Head of Financial Analysis at AJ Bell, warns that the Bank of England’s next rates decision on 19 March has…
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IA Engine drives innovation and welcomes seven new FinTech firms to its Innovator and Advanced Access Programmes
The Investment Association’s (IA) FinTech hub and accelerator, IA Engine, has today announced the latest cohort of firms to join its Innovator…
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What does the war in the Middle East mean for energy prices, and how could the government respond?
The Middle East conflict has pushed up wholesale gas prices by 67% and oil prices by 35% between 28th February and 12th March.…
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Aberdeen’s five things to know about bonds amid current geopolitical volatility
Amid the current geopolitical volatility, government bond yields have been rising alongside oil prices. Typically seen as a safe haven asset in…
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Clients willing to pay higher advice fees when value is clear
Clients are prepared to pay higher financial advice fees if they clearly understand what they are paying for and the value they…
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SPP highlights “practical challenges” with the FCA’s new ESG rating proposals
The Society of Pension Professionals (SPP) has responded to the current FCA consultation on ESG ratings. The consultation seeks industry views on FCA proposals…
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Middle East dominates the narrative as investors search for a floor
Derren Nathan, Head of Equity Research at Hargreaves Lansdown, runs through a risk-off open for the FTSE 100 as oil jumps back…
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Report finds archaic pension transfer system ‘not fit for purpose’
Digital pensions platforms could provide £18.1 billion annual benefits for the UK economy. But their potential economic impacts risk being undermined by…
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US inflation rises 2.4% in year to February, but oil price impact will see a hotter March print
Lindsay James, Investment Strategist at Quilter, breaks down February’s US inflation print and what it means for rates, tariffs and the outlook…
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Pressure grows on Reeves to water down salary sacrifice changes as Lords increase cap to £5,000
Charlene Young, Senior Pensions and Savings Expert at AJ Bell, highlights growing uncertainty around the government’s proposed pension salary sacrifice changes after…

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