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Platforms, innovation and the need for “exquisite balance” to deliver what clients really want
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Why the future of advice depends on who we train today. Guest insight from Hoxton Wealth CEO, Chris Ball
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Probate delays still forcing charities to sell assets and cut services
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Savers urged to lock in top rates before cuts hit
With high inflation and possible base rate cuts ahead, savers could miss out on the best returns if they wait too long. Moneyfactscompare.co.uk reveals…
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COP30: bringing private capital and AI into the climate fight
With COP30 underway, private capital is set to play a pivotal role in mobilising the $1.3 trillion a year needed for climate…
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The importance of framing investment gains and losses in uncertain times | Marlborough’s Edward Kennedy shares his thinking
In volatile markets, perspective is everything. Drawing on the quirks of snooker, Edward Kennedy, Head of Marlborough’s Personal Portfolio Service, shares his…
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Will the FTSE 100 hit 10,000 in 2026?
The FTSE 100 reached a new record closing high of 9,787 points on Monday, extending a near-20% rally since the start of…
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Quilter Cheviot adds to global equities as part of MPS rebalance
Quilter Cheviot has used a recent rebalance to selectively increase the overall risk exposure of its Managed Portfolio Service (MPS) by adding…
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Vitality AI’s Managing Director Emile Stipp reveals AI’s transformative role in healthcare and insurance
Vitality’s AI‘s Emile Stipp explains how integrating artificial intelligence (AI), behavioural science, and trusted data is reshaping insurance, risk management and client…
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£27,617: The ‘confidence cushion’ savers say they need before investing
As speculation mounts over a potential cut to Cash ISA limits, new research from Moneybox highlights their essential role in underpinning the…
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P1 Platform reduces charges by 50% to support under-pressure IFAs
The P1 Platform has announced a significant reduction in its pension drawdown charges, lowering the monthly drawdown fee from £10 + VAT…
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Robeco releases updated Climate and Nature Transition Plan 2025–2030: Staying the course, guided by science, grounded in client interests
Today, Robeco publishes its updated Climate and Nature Transition Plan 2025–2030, marking a next step in supporting society’s transition toward a low-carbon…
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CIExpert’s Paul Roberts explains how critical illness cover is evolving for 2025
In an upcoming special edition New Insurance and Protection episode of IFA Talk, IFA Magazine’s Meg Bratley and Sue Whitbread are joined by Paul Roberts, Propositions and…

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Is the market wrong about AI losers?
Alistair Boyle, portfolio manager at Mid Wynd International Investment Trust, sets out how just seven stocks accounted for almost 70 per cent…
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COP30: From pledges to portfolios – Is Belém the “Implementation COP”?
As COP30 starts today, Research Analyst Allegra Ianiri from ESG research and analytics firm, MainStreet Partners, explores what the latest conference has in store…
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How CI bridges the gap between life and income protection – Scottish Widows
With survival rates improving and consumer duty driving clearer, fairer outcomes, advisers now have an opportunity to reframe CI as an integral…
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How advisers can help close the financial literacy gap by engaging young people early and focusing on five practical money essentials
Financial literacy in the UK is still patchy at best, with too many young people left to figure money out by trial…
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How advisers can strengthen financial resilience through critical illness protection – L&G
Building financial resilience isn’t just about saving for the future; it’s about being prepared for life’s unexpected turns. James Shattock, Managing Director…
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Fund manager insights| Diversification matters but, asks Aberdeen’s Gabriel Sacks, where does China fit in?
As geopolitical tensions between the US and China continue to ebb and flow, investors are once again assessing where the world’s second-largest…
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Vanguard’s latest dividend update shows strong Q3 results masked by base effects
In the analysis below, Viktor Nossek, head of investment and product analytics, Vanguard, Europe, shares Vanguard’s Q3 dividend update, highlighting which regions, sectors…
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Investment trust managers explain why they are optimistic about Japan
It’s been an exciting time to be investing in Japan. Japanese stocks have surged to record highs after pro-business politician Sanae Takaichi…
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Targeted support is a great step forward, but it won’t fully eliminate the advice gap
As the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) prepares to give the green light to targeted support, the financial advice landscape is on the…
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Group critical illness cover comes of age – insight from Canada Life’s Chris Morgan
The workplace protection market is seeing renewed momentum in group critical illness (GCI) cover, as more employers look to strengthen their employee benefits…
























