Exclusives
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Will the 2% increase in property income tax rates in April 2027 be the straw that breaks the camel’s back for residential landlords?
With a further 2% rise in property income tax looming in April 2027, residential landlords face a potential tipping point that could…
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Maven on the evolution of VCTs: building resilient portfolios through diversification
Thirty years after their launch, Venture Capital Trusts are entering a new phase of maturity. In this Maven perspective, Ewan MacKinnon explores…
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Reflecting on 2025: what a year of pressure, progress and change means for advisers heading into 2026
If the past 12 months have felt relentless, you are not alone. For financial advisers, 2025 has been a year of intense…
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Accelerate Adviser Solutions on growth, outsourcing and getting paraplanning right
When advice firms face restructuring, acquisitions or sudden operational changes, it can be easy for talented teams to drift apart. But for…
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Budget 2025: what it really means for tax-efficient investing
If there’s one thing advisers have learned over the past few years, it’s that every Budget brings a curveball. Some land softly,…
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Adviser viewpoint | Truly Independent’s Katie Brinsden on rising to the continued challenge of Consumer Duty
As Consumer Duty becomes embedded into advice businesses and its real-world consequences become clearer, advisers are entering a decisive phase. Looking ahead…
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2026 prediction: From AI noise to real life connection
Nikki Zammit, Founder & Director of Realise Wealth Management, examines how the rapid rise of artificial intelligence in personal finance is exposing…
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Behind the scenes of freehold transfers: ensuring transparency and smooth handover
Joanne Wood, Solicitor at Mullis & Peake LLP, explains how early legal involvement and careful management help ensure smooth freehold transfers to…
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Making the most of what 2026 has to offer | intelliflo’s Nick Eatock is in festive mood
Taking a practical look at the prospects for the advice profession in 2026 whilst also reflecting on 2025, Nick Eatock, CEO, intelliflo,…
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MPS: Custom vs. off-the-shelf models
Ian Aylward, Head of Investment Partnerships at AJ Bell, highlights the growing demand for bespoke Managed Portfolio Services (MPS), which let adviser…

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