Sue Whitbread
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Share buybacks: Martin Currie’s Jo Rands highlights this hidden element of investment returns
With UK equities trading at historically low valuations and corporate balance sheets in robust health, share buybacks have emerged as a powerful…
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M&G Investments launches European equity fund in response to UK investors seeking wider opportunities in Europe
M&G Investments today announces the launch of the M&G European ex-UK Fund (the Fund),to provide access to Europe’s diverse equity markets. The…
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Fund managers sour on the US as tariffs expected to be partially introduced
Fund managers are preparing for Donald Trump’s ‘reciprocal tariffs’ to be partially reintroduced when the 90 day pause expires on 8th July, according…
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Fund manager view: Trumpian economic chaos has put US in the danger zone says Trium Capital’s Tom Roderick
Mounting trade tensions, dwindling energy tailwinds and tighter monetary conditions are raising serious questions about the sustainability of US economic strength. In…
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Adviser satisfaction reaches record highs, with Transact clinching the highest accolade
A recent study of approximately 900 advisers by research firm Investment Trends shows that adviser satisfaction with platforms has reached a record…
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15 years since ‘Bitcoin pizza day’ – AJ Bell’s Khalaf explores Bitcoin’s remarkable journey- and its link to pizza
As the cryptocurrency world marks Bitcoin Pizza Day today, advisers may find it an opportune moment to reflect on the evolution—and ongoing…
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Fund manager view: Franklin Templeton’s Cioppa outlines opportunities in technology and the ‘information age’
As digital disruption accelerates, Franklin Templeton’s Matt Cioppa, Portfolio Manager of Franklin Technology Fund, urges advisers to look beyond short-term noise and…
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Fundhouse MPS Launches on AJ Bell
We’re pleased to announce that the Fundhouse Model Portfolio Service (MPS) has been made available on the AJ Bell platform. Launched in…
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Assessing Trump’s biggest balancing act | Artemis’ Chris Kent explores the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ that’s coming down the line
From tariffs to tax cuts, Trump’s second term is shaping up like a three-ring circus – and he’s juggling semiconductors, Medicaid, and…
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April’s monthly financial services review data update shows improvements across every major metric
Written by Jake Sandford, Head of Data and Analytics at Smart Money People April brought a wave of optimism to the financial…
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Capital Group study reveals investors are diversifying fixed income exposure amidst uncertainty
Against a backdrop of heightened uncertainty, investors are increasing allocations across fixed income sectors, particularly to higher quality bonds, and seeking geographical diversification,…
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Savers must act says Moneyfacts – as top rates fall amid stubborn inflation
Savers will find there have been significant cuts and boosted competition since the latest base rate announcement. Moneyfactscompare.co.uk reveals the top rate deals available…
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1m pensioners now paying tax at 40% or above – doubled in 4 years – amounts to a ‘triple whammy’ says Steve Webb
New figures from HMRC, obtained under the Freedom of Information Act by LCP Partner Steve Webb, show that the number of pensioners…
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Fixed bond and ISA rates drop across the spectrum finds Moneyfacts
Moneyfacts UK Savings Trends Treasury Report data shows average fixed rate bond and ISA rates fell across the spectrum month-on-month, for the first…
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Two thirds of platforms failing to provide holistic CGT support for advice firms
Research published today by tax reporting experts FSL, shows more than two thirds of platforms are not providing advisers with holistic CGT planning…
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Evelyn Partners launches Index MPS range into the financial adviser market
Evelyn Partners is pleased to announce the launch of its Index MPS (Managed Portfolio Service) into the UK financial adviser market. The…
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Is the UK-EU trade deal a catalyst for a small cap revival? FundCalibre’s Darius McDermott sees potential
It’s certainly been a challenging year for UK domestic politics, but today’s trade deal with the European Union offers some solace and…
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Platforms defy volatility with best net sales in three years, finds Fundscape
Against a volatile geopolitical backdrop, it was no surprise to see stock markets yo-yoing throughout the first quarter and dragging down platform…
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Pridham Report: 54% of fund groups report net sales growth in Q1
More than half (54 percent) of U.K. fund groups reported net sales growth in Q1, according to the latest Pridham Report. Net…
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Maintaining choice, flexibility and interests of savers and investors must be at the heart of ISA discussions
Ahead of the forthcoming ISA consultation, the Treasury is planning to hold roundtables to discuss ISAs and how to boost investing, and…
