Matt Williams
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Scottish Widows to launch Long Term Asset Fund
Scottish Widows is set to launch an open-architecture Long Term Asset Fund (LTAF) later this year, pending regulatory approval. This initiative is…
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Technology opens the door to more flexible, hybrid advice models, according to ValidPath survey
Technology is playing an increasingly powerful role in enabling Independent Financial Advisers (IFAs) to deliver more flexible, efficient, and personalised advice, according…
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Rents rise to new record despite boost in supply
The average advertised rent of new properties coming onto the market outside of London has risen by 0.6% this quarter to a…
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FCA refocuses transparency push amid industry backlash
On 12 March, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced it would not proceed with its proposal to shift from an exceptional circumstances…
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Volution launches $100m UK fund to tackle the global productivity challenge
Volution, a leading UK-based venture capital firm investing in high-growth FinTech, AI and SaaS businesses tackling productivity challenges in capital markets and…
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EISA: The key to mastering investment performance communication
All exits, including failures, should be shown in compiling an IRR. Quoted returns and projections should exclude tax reliefs. If the manager…
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UK company dividends fell 4.6% in Q1 2025, but shareholder payout growth remains encouraging in key sectors
Dividends from UK companies totalled £14.0bn during the first quarter of 2025 according to Computershare’s latest Dividend Monitor. This represented a 4.6%…
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Downing: Probate delays force clients to cash in investments, adviser research shows
Clients affected by delays in granting probate are being forced to cash in investments and savings to bridge the gap, new research*…
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LoA Data Checklist gains industry momentum as advisers are invited to shape next phase
The new LoA Data Checklist Standard, designed to streamline and standardise Letters of Authority (LoA) data, is gaining significant traction, with over…
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Podcast #119: What the FCA’s new strategy really means for advisers and their firms, with Protiviti’s Bernadine Reese
In this week’s episode of IFA Talk, Jenny Hunter and Sue Whitbread dig into one of the most important regulatory developments facing…
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