Business and Development
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PIMFA appoints Morningstar as new Sole Index Series’ Provider
The Personal Investment Management and Financial Advice Association (PIMFA) today announced an agreement with Morningstar, Inc (Nasdaq: MORN). Starting from 2nd March 2026,…
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MainStreet Partners announces 2026 ESG & sustainability champions
MainStreet Partners, a leading ESG and Sustainability data provider for top-tier investors and distributors, today announces the winners of its 2026 ESG and…
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Blackfinch Group brings Thrive to market, as financial stress impacts 1/3 of the UK workforce
Blackfinch Group introduces Thrive, a new workplace pension, benefits and financial wellbeing platform, designed and developed for UK businesses. Thrive is the…
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Hargreaves Lansdown appoints new Chief Executive Officer
Hargreaves Lansdown has appointed Matt Benchener as Chief Executive Officer, starting in July 2026 subject to regulatory approval. He will join Hargreaves…
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Quilter launches smoothed funds in partnership with Standard Life
Quilter has today announced the launch of the Quilter Smoothed Funds in partnership with Standard Life, designed to meet the growing need…
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Dan Kemp’s Portfolio Thinking brings institutional-grade investment capability to advice firms
Portfolio Thinking today announced its launch as an independent investment consultancy and research platform designed to help financial professionals deliver institutional-grade investment outcomes…
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Flagstone appoints fintech operations specialist, Arman Tahmassebi, as new CEO
Arman Tahmassebi, a seasoned operations leader with more than 25 years’ fintech experience, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Flagstone, the…
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Businesses urged to prepare now as cyber security threats intensify
Businesses have been warned that the threat from cyber criminals will escalate in scale and sophistication next year. With ransomware gangs operating…
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Employment law experts outline crucial advice for employers and employees in 2026
TWO employment law experts have warned that UK workplaces face ‘the biggest change in employment legislation for a decade’ as sweeping reforms…
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L&G’s Retail Protection business announces underwriting improvements to drive better customer outcomes
L&G’s Retail Protection business has made a series of underwriting improvements to simplify the application process and deliver better outcomes for customers. …

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