Sue Whitbread
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Two-thirds of UK savings accounts fail to beat the Bank of England Base Rate says Moneyfacts
As the Bank of England Base Rate (BBR) is expected to remain on hold later today, amid ongoing global pressures, savers are…
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Fed holds US interest rates, but flags single cut in 2026 amid energy-driven inflation risk | Reaction from industry experts
As was widely expected, it’s been announced today that the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted 11-1 to leave US interest…
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IFGL announces acquisition of Octium Group
International Financial Group Limited (IFGL) has announced today that it has agreed a deal to acquire Octium Group, a Dublin-based unit-linked life…
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Pension IHT overhaul locked in as Finance Bill set to receive Royal Assent | Quilter’s Adam Cole comments on what it means for advisers
The Finance Bill is set for Royal Assent, confirming that from April 2027, unused pension funds will fall fully within the scope…
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UAE relaxes tax rules for expats leaving due to Iran conflict – comment from Mishcon de Reya’s Sosna
It has been reported in the Financial Times that the UAE is about to show leniency in tax rules to allow expats…
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Stocks in the green today, and all eyes to Fed and inflation says HL’s Emma Wall
Stocks are extending their rally today as easing oil prices lift sentiment to a degree, but uncertainty is clearly weighing on everyone’s…
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Analysis | The ghost in the machine: Portfolio Thinking’s Dan Kemp on what stagflation really means for your clients’ portfolios
In this timely analysis for IFA Magazine, Dan Kemp, Founder of Portfolio Thinking, examines the renewed spectre of stagflation and what it…
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FCA takes action against offshore cryptoasset firm for illegal financial promotions | Analysis from Burges Salmon LLP
In a landmark move, the Financial Conduct Authority has launched its first enforcement action against an offshore cryptoasset exchange for breaching the…
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Mark Allcock joins Lyfeguard as Co-founder and CTO to support business growth
Lyfeguard, the secure digital platform built to address the growing complexity of modern life by providing a structured system of record for…
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To eliminate GIGO, why complex data needs a KISS revival | Insights for advisers from Raw Knowledge MD, Preya Patel
As wealth management data grows ever more complex, the sector faces a critical challenge: without clean, auditable information, AI tools and digital…

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