Meg Bratley
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Aviva launches digital ‘Add Trust’ journey for existing protection policies
Aviva has enhanced its online trust process to offer a fully digitised “Add Trust” journey for existing individual protection (IP) policies. This…
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Budget EIS boost proves crucial, as data reveals £268m drop in investment last year
A study has revealed just how critical the government’s boost to the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) is, after investment across the economy…
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Black Friday rush into VCTs as flows rise 538% after Budget relief cut
Investor interest in Venture Capital Trusts surged dramatically following the UK Budget, with the country’s largest VCT broker reporting a 538% jump…
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Quilter Financial Planning appoints a further five firms to its network
Quilter Financial Planning, the financial advice network of FTSE 250-listed Quilter plc, is pleased to announce that it has welcomed a further…
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Vanguard: Budget increases likelihood of December Rate Cut
Vanguard has offered its assessment of the UK’s latest Budget, outlining how a milder-than-expected fiscal tightening, improved headroom, and targeted household support…
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Propertymark responds to latest Zoopla House Price Index
Propertymark has issued its response to the latest Zoopla House Price Index following the UK Government’s Autumn Budget, highlighting growing concerns around…
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Schroders: latest multi-asset investment views
Supported by steady growth, Fed easing and resilient earnings, Patrick Brenner, Chief Investment Officer, Multi Asset, Schroders, maintains a positive view on equities. His…
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Servicing teams not ready to support borrowers admit lenders
Lenders’ in-house servicing teams are not ready to support borrowers in the face of oncoming economic volatility, according to new research from…
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Later Life lending under the spotlight: industry leaders respond to rising demand
The UK’s later life lending market is undergoing rapid change, and the latest UK Finance figures for Q3 2025 show a sharp…
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VCT relief cut: a blow to innovation – why reduced incentives could threaten UK growth
With the government’s decision to slash upfront tax relief for VCT investments, many investors and advisers are raising the alarm. According to…

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