Business & Development
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Four-in-five financial services firms poised for growth amid shifting global dynamics
Leaders of Financial Services sector firms report opportunities for growth persist in the sector despite growing challenges from trade barriers, cybercrime, and…
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PFS Festival of Financial Planning returns in 2026
The Personal Finance Society (PFS) Festival of Financial Planning is set to return for the first time since 2022, with a two-day event at…
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AJ Bell appoints Sarah Coles as Head of Personal Finance
AJ Bell is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Coles as the new head of personal finance in its award-winning PR…
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Franklin Templeton launches Core Enhanced Equity range in UK
Franklin Templeton has launched a range of enhanced indexing funds for UK investors, combining factor-based investing with a unique “conviction” signal derived…
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British Business Bank commits £40m to Eka Ventures to support early-stage impact economy
The British Business Bank has made a cornerstone commitment of £40m to Eka Ventures’ Fund II, supporting a final close of £80m.…
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Bridge Investment Intelligence launches Bridge, a first-of-its-kind independent research platform for financial advisers
Bridge Investment Intelligence Ltd, a UK-based investment research firm, has announced the launch of Bridge, a first-of-its-kind platform providing financial advisers with…
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LCP announces 19 new Partner promotions
LCP has promoted 19 new Partner promotions across the business. Aaron Punwani, LCP CEO, commented: “Promoting new partners is always a highlight of…
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Why financial literacy matters to the adviser community
Katie Brinsden, managing director at Truly Independent, examines how the UK’s longstanding problem with financial literacy continues to hold back both financial…
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Advised platforms hit record numbers for gross sales in 2025 while D2C gains ground
Advised platforms hit record gross sales of £92.82bn in 2025, up from £79.97bn in 2024 and £63.47bn in 2023, according to the lang cat. The consultancy’s latest annual State…
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Equity Release Council appoints new head of risk, policy and compliance
The Equity Release Council (the Council) has appointed Tracy Gorbutt-Powell as its new head of risk, policy and compliance. Tracy will report…
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