Meg Bratley
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Soaring insurance costs to help Treasury towards record IPT haul; £6.1 bn raised in 2023-24 to-date
The latest HMRC tax receipts data show Insurance Premium Tax collected a total of £2.1 billion through Q3 2023-24, a rise of…
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UK Financial Planning Week: Average UK pension pot peaks “in your fifties” whereas ISA valuations peak “in your seventies”
In light of financial planning week, data from Twenty7tec, leading adviser tech provider, shows, on average, the total value of people’s pensions…
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Model Office launch Generative AI Compliance chat bot
The chat bot incorporates Open AI ChatGPT and is trained across cyber secure resources built by Model Office including the FCA handbook…
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M&G launches global equity AI strategy to capitalise on market disruptive, multi-year investment theme
M&G Investments today announces the launch of the M&G Global AI Themes Fund (the Fund) – an actively managed equity strategy designed to capture…
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Over 20 million UK workers suffering mental health strain due to cost-of-living crisis and NHS delays – The Exeter
· 75% of UK workers express concern over the rising cost of living. · More than half (52%) fear they may be…
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LCP submits “shopping list” of concerns in response to DWP consultation on ‘lifetime pension provider’ proposal
With the DWP consultation on the ‘lifetime provider’ model for workplace pensions closing this week, consultants LCP have submitted a detailed consultation…
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New data finds one compliance professional could be responsible for the data of 14,315 people and businesses
By analysing FTSE 250 companies, new research has unveiled the immense responsibility placed on compliance professionals across the UK. By examining various…
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Fixed bond and ISA average rates see significant cuts
Moneyfacts UK Savings Trends Treasury Report data shows average savings rates fell across the spectrum month-on-month. Fixed rate bonds and ISA average rates…
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Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill: Landlords and tenants unsure of how to tackle ground rent
The rental market is constantly shifting, and there are several property bills currently being discussed in Parliament that landlords (and tenants) need…
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MainStreet Partners crowns 2024s “ESG Champions”
MainStreet Partners, the London-based ESG partner of top-tier investors and distributors, has today announced the winners of its 2024 “ESG Champions” commendation.…

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